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The President appoints new supreme court justices.
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Who holds the power to appoint Supreme Courts Justices?
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
Which person in the executive branch has power to appoint justice to the supreme court?
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.
can the president appoint the supreme court justice?
A US president cannot hold two government positions at the same time, nor can any other federal government official. Only one former US President has gone on to serve on the Supreme Court: William Howard Taft was Chief Justice from 1921-1930.
Which of the Supreme Court justice has most frequently voted in favor of increased federal power?
Thomas
The leadership of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall resulted in?
Greater power for the federal government
Who has the power to nominate supreme court justice?
The power to appoint Supreme Court justices belongs exclusively to the President of the United States.
What branch has the power to appoint supreme court justice?
The US Senate (Legislative Branch) has the power to approve or disapprove Supreme Court appointments.
What has the power to appoint many state officials?
chief justice of the supreme court
Who has the power the appoint supreme court justices?
the president
Power of president to consult Supreme Court?
The power of the President is not only to consult the Supreme Court but also to appoint members of the court.
Are The president's power to appoint supreme court justices is checked by?
The President submits his choice to be a Supreme Court Justice for approval to the Congress. If the Congress does not vote for approval, (and there have been times when they voted against the President's choices), the person does not become a Supreme Court Justice and the President has to select someone else and have that person voted for by the Congress.
Who has the power to impeach a Supreme Court justice?
Senate
How does the president check the power of the supreme court?
The President checks the power of the Supreme Court by appointing Supreme Court justices and the Chief Justice (subject to Senate confirmation).
Who holds the power to appoint Supreme Courts Justices?
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
Which person in the executive branch has power to appoint justice to the supreme court?
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.
What office has the most power in the US?
Supreme Court Justice
Which branch has the power to appoint supreme court justices and orther Federal judges?
Executive Branch.
