the president
The power to appoint Supreme Court justices belongs exclusively to the President of the United States.
The President appoints new supreme court justices.
Executive Branch.
He can appoint Justices, but they have to be approved by congress.
No one directly appoints Supreme Court Justices. The president nominates candidates, and the senate accepts or rejects the nominees. So the president indirectly appoints justices, pending senate approval.
No one directly appoints Supreme Court Justices. The president nominates candidates, and the senate accepts or rejects the nominees. So the president indirectly appoints justices, pending senate approval.
The President, but he (or she) must have the consent of the Senate, which votes whether to accept or reject the nominee. If a simple majority (51% of those voting) affirms the President's choice, the nominee is appointed and becomes a US Supreme Court justice
They wanted the justices to be independent and free from influence by any group of voters or interests. Article II, Section 2 gives the President the power to appoint judges of the Supreme Court with the "advice and consent of the Senate."
It created the power of judicial review. It gave it the power to hear special cases. It increased the original number of justices. It set up a new way to appoint justices.
The power of the President is not only to consult the Supreme Court but also to appoint members of the court.
The President checks the power of the Supreme Court by appointing Supreme Court justices and the Chief Justice (subject to Senate confirmation).
the Senate