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Answer
The President nominates new members to the Supreme Court, but the Senate must approve the nomination by a majority vote. This is part of the system of checks and balances that is supposed to prevent abuse of power.
Explanation
When there is a vacancy on the bench the President (Executive branch) nominates a person to be a Supreme Court justice. Usually, the President receives recommendations from trusted advisors, or may have someone in mind whom an earlier President appointed to a US Court of Appeals Circuit Court to gain judicial experience.
The FBI investigates the nominee's background and returns a report to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Committee considers the candidate's judicial and personal record to determine suitability for office, then holds a hearing to question him or her about judicial record, political philosophy, ideology, and anything else they find appropriate. The Committee discusses the findings and may follow-up with addition written questions.
When the Committee is satisfied they have enough information to make a recommendation, they vote to decide whether to send the vote to the floor with a recommendation that the full Senate vote for or against commissioning the nominee. Occasionally, if the Committee is split in its opinion, they may send the vote to the floor with no recommendation.
The full Senate may hold its own hearing, which generally lasts less than a week, where they may also question the candidate before voting. If the nominee receives a simple majority of 51 votes, he or she officially becomes a Supreme Court Justice.
If the Senate rejects the nominee, the President will pick another nominee or may nominate the same person for additional review. This authority comes from Article II, Section 2 of the US Constitution, which states that the President has the power to nominate, and by and with the consent of the Senate, appoint Judges of the Supreme Court. Thus the President nominates but does not appoint Justices of of the Supreme Court. Actual appointment occurs only after Senate confirmation.
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What branch must approve all supreme court appointments?
The Legislateive branch must aprove all of Supreme Court appointments
Which branch has the power to approve supreme court appointments?
Congress must approve all appointments.
Why was the Religious Right upset with some of President Reagan's Supreme Court appointments ?
they supported womens rights to have an abortion -
Who or what created the US supreme court?
The the United States Constitution made the supreme court. The supreme court was made in 1789.
After a law is passed if it is in conflict with the Constitution it can be made void by what?
Its by the Supreme Court.
Which president made no appointments in supreme court?
William Henry Harrison. Did you know that Jimmy Carter made no Supreme Court nominations?
What branch must approve all supreme court appointments?
The Legislateive branch must aprove all of Supreme Court appointments
What branch has the power to approve the appointments of supreme court?
The US Senate (Legislative Branch) has the power to approve or disapprove Supreme Court appointments.
Did Jimmy Carter nominate a Supreme Court Justice during his Presidency?
no, but he made a few appointments to the lower courts which are where the supreme court justices are often taken from.
Who must approve the President's appointments of Judges to the US Supreme Court?
Appointments to the US Supreme Court must be approved by the US Senate.
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.
How long is the appointment for a united states supreme court justice?
Appointments to the Supreme Court of the US are for life.
Can the Supreme Court approve President's appointments?
No, the Senate must confirm the President's appointments.
Who must approve supreme court appointments?
president
Who in the US approves appointments to supreme court?
Congress
Which branch has the power to approve supreme court appointments?
Congress must approve all appointments.
Which branch confirms all appointments to the supreme court?
Senate
