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When the United States government is one of the parties being represented in a Supreme Court case, it is represented by the office of Solicitor General. The Solicitor General is appointed by the President and is part of the US Department of Justice, serving under the US Attorney General.
The Solicitor General often argues the cases to the Supreme Court himself or herself, especially in high profile or important cases. At other times, another member of the Solicitor General's office will argue the case.
The office of Solicitor General was created by Congress in 1870, with the following mandate: "There shall be in the Department of Justice an officer learned in the law, to assist the Attorney General in the performance of his duties to be called the Solicitor General."
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Who is the 10th justice who sends cases to the US Supreme Court?
The US Solicitor General, whose office represents the interests of the United States before the Supreme Court, is colloquially referred to as the tenth justice.
When can US supreme court decisions be modified?
When the issue is again brought before the Supreme Court.
What is the highest court in the US?
The US Supreme Court is the highest court in the US. Each state has its own Supreme Court, but the US Supreme Court is the end of the line.
What is placed on the tables at each US Supreme Court session?
The US Supreme Court places a white quill pen on the attorneys' tables as a memento of their appearance before the the Court.
Is the Attorney General in the US Supreme Court?
No. The U.S. Attorney General is head of the Department of Justice and the top law enforcement officer for the United States, but does not typically argue before the Supreme Court, except under special circumstances. The current Attorney General is Eric Holder. The U.S. Solicitor General (and staff attorneys), who is also a member of the Department of Justice, represents the government before the Supreme Court. The Solicitor General, while not a true member of the Court, is sometimes called "the tenth Justice."
Do you have to be a judge before serving on the US Supreme Court?
No. Although all members of the current US Supreme Court have served on the US Court of Appeals, there is no requirement that they do so, let alone a specification about the number of years.
What is the highest courting the us?
The US Supreme Court is the highest court in the US. Each state has its own Supreme Court, but the US Supreme Court is the end of the line.
How was the US Supreme Court perceived before John Marshall's tenure as Chief Justice?
The Judicial Branch in general, and the US Supreme Court, in particular, were perceived as weak.
How do you punish the US Supreme Court?
You do not punish the US Supreme Court.
Which represents the current correct makeup of the US Supreme Court?
One chief justice and four associate justices
How many male justices were appointed to the US Supreme Court before O'Day?
There were 101 MALE justices appointed to the US Supreme Court before Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed on July 7, 1981.
Is the repeal of California's Proposition 8 currently before the US Supreme Court?
No. The US Supreme Court ruled California's Proposition 8 unconstitutional on June 26, 2013.
