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Who is the current Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court and which President appointed him?
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Barack Obama is the president and Joe Biden in the vice-president. Both of their terms will expire on January 20, 2013 but both are running for a second term in the election this November.
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∙ 13y agoPresident George W. Bush appointed Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. to the US Supreme Court in 2005 to succeed William H. Rehnquist, who died in office.
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The current chief justice of the supreme court was?
John Roberts was appointed by President George W. Bush in 2005.
Name the President who appointed the second most Supreme Court justices?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was the president who appointed the second most Supreme Court Justices. He appointed eight justices during his presidency.
Who is the leader of the US Supreme Court who is selected by the President?
The President selects and appoints the Chief Justice of the United States (Supreme Court) to lead the US Supreme Court. President George W. Bush appointed the current Chief Justice, John J. Roberts, Jr. to preside over the Court in 2005, following the death of late Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist.
Who is Leila De Lima?
Is the current Secretary of Justice of the Philippines. Was Appointed by President Aquino.
Does the most senior Associate Justice become Chief Justice?
Not necessarily. The Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court is nominated by the President and approved by the United States Senate. The President can nominate whomever he wants to fill the position; the person doesn't have to be a current member of the court, let alone the most senior member. Seniority has nothing to do with becoming Chief Justice. In some states, the Chief Justice of their supreme court is elected, not appointed.
Who is the head of the supreme court now?
The head of the US Supreme Court is called the Chief Justice (of the United States). The current Chief Justice is John G. Roberts, Jr., who has presided over the Court since 2005. He was appointed by President George W. Bush.
Which US supreme court judges were recess appointments?
There are no current Supreme Court justices who were recess appointments. However, President George Washington appointed John Rutledge as Chief Justice in a recess appointment; his appointment was later rejected by the Senate. President Eisenhower also made three recess appointments to the Supreme Court, all of whom were later confirmed by the Senate.
Which of President Reagan's US Supreme Court appointees are currently serving?
As of August 2010, two of President Ronald Reagan's three US Supreme Court appointees are still active on the Court. Justice Antonin Scalia, appointed in 1986, became Senior Associate Justice when Justice Stevens retired in June. Justice Anthony Kennedy, appointed in 1988, has served the second longest tenure on the current Court.Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the third Reagan appointee, joined the Court in 1981 and retired in 2006. She was succeeded by Justice Samuel Alito.
Who did President Obama pick to be chief justice?
The president doesn't chose the Chief Justice when he comes into office, or any Supreme Court Judge for that matter. Only if one of the Justices dies or retires (or is impeached by congress) does the president get to nominate someone. So to answer the question, no one yet. John Roberts, appointed by George W. Bush is the current Chief Justice and will remain so until he reties, dies or is impeached.The president doesn't chose the Chief Justice when he comes into office, or any Supreme Court Judge for that matter. Only if one of the Justices dies or retires (or is impeached by congress) does the president get to nominate someone. So to answer the question, no one yet. John Roberts, appointed by George W. Bush is the current Chief Justice and will remain so until he reties, dies or is impeached.
How are supreme court justices selected?
the president appoints them and the congress questions them
Which current US Supreme Court Justice has been on the Court for the least amount of time?
As of August 2010, Associate Justice Elena Kagan, whom President Barack Obama appointed to succeed retired Justice John Paul Stevens.Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who was appointed by President Barack Obama to replace retired Justice David H. Souter, and sworn in on August 8, 2009 was Junior Justice on the Court prior to Kagan.The Junior Justice is responsible for low-level administrative chores, such as making coffee and answering the conference room door (no, really!).
Are US Supreme Court justices elected or appointed?
US Supreme Court justices are appointed by the President and approved by a simple majority vote of the Senate. This is intended to insulate the justices from political pressures and conflicts of interest that often accompany popular elections.
