The US Senate is the upper house of the US legislature. Its main job is to work with the House of Representatives to maintain a legal code, set taxes and authorize the structure and expenses of government. Senators serve for six years and so only 1/3 of the senate is up for re-election every two years, unlike the House where every member is up for re-election. There are always two senators for each state, unlike the House whose membership is based on the relative populations of the states. The Senate has the special function of ratifying treaties and confirming presidential appointment. It also acts as the jury in impeachment trials.
The appointment of the Supreme Court justices involves a number of steps that are set of the constitution of the United States. The Justices are appointed by the president and confirmed by the senate. The Senate Judiciary Committee usually has a series of hearings which calls upon the nominee and other witnesses to answer questions and make statements.
The US President, who is head of the Executive branch, nominates (selects) US Supreme Court justices. They must then be approved by a simple majority (51%) of the Senate (Legislative branch). If the Senate votes in favor of the nominee, then the President makes the appointment.
No. The Executive Branch appoints US Supreme Court justices with the approval of the Senate.
the Senate
The process by which congressional representatives are allocated to states
Justices reach the Supreme Court through appointment by the President with Senate approval
Not exactly. The President nominates US Supreme Court justices, but the Senate must approve their appointment.
The US president appoints the justice and the US Senate approves the appointment.
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.
Supreme Court justices are chosen by the president of the United States with the approval from the Senate.
The appointment of the Supreme Court justices involves a number of steps that are set of the constitution of the United States. The Justices are appointed by the president and confirmed by the senate. The Senate Judiciary Committee usually has a series of hearings which calls upon the nominee and other witnesses to answer questions and make statements.
Supreme court justices are appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate.
The Supreme Court Justices are appointed by The President & confirmed by The Senate.
they have to be appointed by the president and approved by the senate
No, the Senate actually has very much influence in regard to the appointment of Supreme Court justices. The president of the United States submits his choices of individuals to hold these seats to the Senate for their consent and advice.
No, a person must be a United States citizen at the time of their appointment to the Supreme Court. The Constitution requires that federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, be "nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate." Being born outside of the United States would disqualify someone from being eligible for appointment to the Supreme Court.
The US President, who is head of the Executive branch, nominates (selects) US Supreme Court justices. They must then be approved by a simple majority (51%) of the Senate (Legislative branch). If the Senate votes in favor of the nominee, then the President makes the appointment.