an executive order signed by President Bush 2001 (GradPoint)
When the Supreme Court is actively in session, it is "sitting."
Presidents often choose federal judges from their own political party.
a district court
The members of the US Supreme Court decide which cases the Court will consider. This is a voting process, but a majority is not required for the Court to hear a case.
the influence and experience of recent vice presidents
Article 1 of the constitution
Today (Feb. 2017) there are 8. Normally, there are 9 including the Chief Justice.