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Yes, there has been one Supreme Court Justice who was removed from office: Justice Samuel Chase. He was impeached by the House of Representatives in 1804 primarily for political reasons and was tried by the Senate in 1805 but ultimately acquitted, allowing him to remain in his position. No other Supreme Court Justice has been removed from office since then.
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Is impeachment is the only way a Supreme Court justice can be removed from office?
Yes; impeachment is the only way a justice can be removed involuntarily.
What happens if a Supreme Court justice commits a crime?
If a Supreme Court justice commits a crime, they can be impeached by the House of Representatives and tried by the Senate. If found guilty, they can be removed from office.
How long is a term in office of a supreme court justice or a federal judge?
Until they retire, die, or are removed from office by Congress.
In the Federal Court system who has the authority to remove a Supreme Court justice from office?
No one within the federal judiciary has authority to remove a Supreme Court justice from office. The Constitution vested Congress with the power of impeachment, which is the only way a Supreme Court justice may be forcibly removed. For more information, see Related Questions, below.
How can judge of supreme court can be removed?
A supreme court justice can only be removed from power be resigning because they are exempt from the law apparently.
What is the team of office for a supreme court judge?
justice
How long does supreme court justice hold position?
A Supreme Court justice holds their position for life, unless they voluntarily retire or are impeached and removed from office. The Constitution does not specify a term limit for Supreme Court justices.
What office has the most power in the US?
Supreme Court Justice
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.
Who swears in Barack Obama to office?
the chief justice of the supreme court
Who administers the presidental oath of office?
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Who issues the oath of office?
A justice of the Supreme Court issues the Oath of Office on Inauguration Day.
