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The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States, and leads the federal judiciary. It consists of the Chief Justice of the United States and eight Associate Justices, who are nominated by the President and confirmed with the "advice and consent" (majority vote) of the Senate. Once appointed, justices effectively have life tenure, serving "during good Behaviour",[1]which terminates only upon death, resignation, retirement, or conviction on impeachment.[2] The Court meets in Washington, D.C. in theUnited States Supreme Court Building. The Supreme Court is primarily an appellate court, but it has original jurisdiction over a small range of cases.[3] The Supreme Court is sometimes informally referred to as the High Court or by the acronym SCOTUS.
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What age requirement for the supreme court justice?
There are no explicit requirements in the U.S. Constitution for a person to be nominated to become a Supreme Court justice. No age, education, job experience, or citizenship rules exist. In fact, according to the Constitution, a Supreme Court justice does not need to even have a law degree.
Who is a nominee currently on the US Supreme Court besides Elena Kagan?
Justice Elena Kagan is the only person who was nominated to the US Supreme Court in 2010, as of August. She was confirmed by the Senate on August 5, 2010. The last justice President Obama nominated, Sonia Sotomayor, was confirmed by the Senate and became a member of the Court in August 2009.
Can a person be a US Supreme Court justice and a Senator?
No, not at the same time. A US Supreme Court justice can serve in the Senate if he (or she) resigns from the Supreme Court, runs for office, and is elected. A US Senator can become a justice on the US Supreme Court if he (or she) resigns from the Senate (or has already resigned or been voted out of office) and is subsequently appointed by the President and approved by the Senate.
Does the most senior Associate Justice become Chief Justice?
Not necessarily. The Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court is nominated by the President and approved by the United States Senate. The President can nominate whomever he wants to fill the position; the person doesn't have to be a current member of the court, let alone the most senior member. Seniority has nothing to do with becoming Chief Justice. In some states, the Chief Justice of their supreme court is elected, not appointed.
What is the required age for supreme court justice?
There are no explicit requirements in the U.S. Constitution for a person to be nominated to become a Supreme Court justice. No age, education, job experience, or citizenship rules exist. In fact, according to the Constitution, a Supreme Court justice does not need to even have a law degree.
How is the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court chosen?
The Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court is chosen by the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate. There is no specific constitutional requirement for the selection of the Chief Justice, but historically, the President has chosen the most senior member of the Court. Once confirmed, the Chief Justice serves in that role for life or until they choose to retire.
Is the Supreme Court also the Chief Justice?
No. The Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the nation, and head of the Judicial Branch of the United States. The Chief Justice is the person who presides over the Supreme Court.
A person who is nominated and confirmed for the supreme court serves how long?
until death, resignation, or removal by impeachment trial
Who was 112th person in US history confirmed to serve as a justice on the Supreme Court of the United States?
Justice Sonia Sotomayor is the 111th justice. Barack Obama nominated Sotomayor to replace Justice David Souter, who retired in June 2009. She received her Senate confirmation on August 6 and was sworn in on August 8, 2009.
How is the chief of justice of the state Supreme Court usually determined?
(The person who has been serving the longest is considered the chief justice of the court.)
What is the head judge of the supreme court?
The head of a state supreme court is called Chief Justice, just like the head of the US Supreme Court.
Who are the current Justices of the US Supreme Court?
The three most recent additions to the Supreme Court are soon-to-be Justice Elena Kagan, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and Justice Samuel Alito.President Obama nominated US Solicitor General Elena Kagan on May 9, 2010, to succeed Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, who retired from the Court on June 29. The Senate Judiciary Committee recommended Kagan's by a vote of 13-6; she was confirmed by a full Senate vote of 63-37 on Thursday, August 5, 2010.Kagan, who is the fourth woman to join the US Supreme Court, will also increase the female census on the bench to three for the first time in history. She is expected to take the Oaths of Office on August 7, 2010.Justice Sonia Sotomayor was sworn-in on Saturday, August 8, 2009. She is the first justice whose Judicial Oath of Office was televised (she also took a Constitutional Oath in private). Justice Sotomayor is also the first Latina or Hispanic person to serve on the US Supreme Court.Justice Sotomayor replaced David Souter, who retired in June 2009.Associate Justice Samuel Alito replaced Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who retired in January 2006; he has already served on the bench for more than four years.
