No, technically a court can only "interpret" the laws set forth by the legislature. However, some "activist" courts have taken it upon themselves to give a whole new meaning to the law, effectively enacting one that the legislature never intended.
Sonia Sotomeyer is the most recent supreme court justice nominated by the president and confirmed by congress.
The Chief Justice presides over the US Supreme Court. At present, the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court is John G. Roberts, Jr.
The Supreme Court of the United States, as an institution, is head of the Judicial branch of government. The Chief Justice of the United States (colloquially known as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court) leads during his tenure.The current Chief Justice is John G. Roberts, Jr., who has lead the Court since 2005.The judicial branch of the government is headed by Congress.
The president sets a policy for enforcing the law, but the Supreme Court can void the policy if it violates the Constitution. -Apex
Supreme Court to declare acts of Congress and state laws unconstitutional
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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.
The President has the sole power to nominate a candidate for a position as a US Supreme Court Justice. The candidate is examined by the Senate and, if approved, his or her appointment is made for life.
No, a president cannot directly remove a Supreme Court justice. Justices can only be removed through impeachment by Congress for high crimes and misdemeanors.
No, the President cannot directly remove a Supreme Court justice. Justices can only be removed through impeachment by Congress for high crimes and misdemeanors.
The current salary for the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States is $285,100 per year. This amount is set by Congress and is higher than the salaries of the other Associate Justices on the Supreme Court.
They get paid over300.000 dollars a year I know because my moms a judge
they don't filibuster, that's congress
The Supreme Court
As written in the U.S. Constitution, the supreme court justice is appointed for life and can not be replaced. A supreme court justice can retire or die while in office. (S)he can also be impeached by congress for various forms of gross misconduct and be forced to step down.
Sonia Sotomeyer is the most recent supreme court justice nominated by the president and confirmed by congress.
Supreme Court to declare acts of Congress and state laws unconstitutional