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Explain the importance of the defeat of Judge John Parker's nomination to the US Supreme Court?
President Hoover nominated John Parker, a North Carolina judge, to succeed Justice Edward Sanford, who had died in March 1930. Parker's candidacy was controversial due to his opposition to unions and his racist views. The Senate rejected Parker's nomination on May 7, 1930, by a vote of 41-39.
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When did Elena Kagan Supreme Court nomination happen?
Elena Kagan Supreme Court nomination happened in 2010.
When did Sonia Sotomayor Supreme Court nomination happen?
Sonia Sotomayor Supreme Court nomination happened in 2009.
How does a person get on the US Supreme Court?
by nomination and election
As opposed to the house what can the senate do?
1.) Confirm Nomination of Supreme Court Justices2.) Confirm Nomination of Presidential Cabinet members
If the Senate defeats a presidential nomination to the supreme court what is it called?
checks and balances
Does the congress vote on a supreme court judge?
the senate confirms the nomination made by the president
How long does the sentate have to confirm the presidents nomination for the supreme court?
No time period is required.
What body has the power to accept or reject a presidents nomination in to the supreme court?
legilslative branch
What constitutional principle is in action when the Senate defeats a Presidential nomination the the Supreme Court?
checks and balances
What safeguard is demonstrated when the Senate disapproves a Presidential nomination to the US Supreme Court?
The system of checks and balances
How does the supreme court depend on executive branch?
The president (executive branch) nominates judges to the Supreme Court. If the Congress approves the nomination, the nominee becomes a member of the Supreme Court. So, the Supreme Court depends on the executive for its members.
Can Congressmen be members of the US Supreme Court during the time they are elected to serve?
Only if he or she resigns in contemplation of nomination; the person can't hold a seat in Congress once the nomination has been made.
