The president chooses people who seem to have the same approach to the constitution as he has. He can be fooled but justices tend to follow the general philosophy of the man who appointed them
Both nominees had supported segregation in the past
Congress has to approve the US Supreme Court nominees.
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They hold the hearings to determine the nominees of the Supreme Court. There have been six nominees that the senate has rejected over the past sixty years through this process.
No one directly appoints Supreme Court Justices. The president nominates candidates, and the senate accepts or rejects the nominees. So the president indirectly appoints justices, pending senate approval.
No one directly appoints Supreme Court Justices. The president nominates candidates, and the senate accepts or rejects the nominees. So the president indirectly appoints justices, pending senate approval.
Both nominees had supported segregation in the past
The American Bar Association issues an opinion about the professional competence and qualifications of US Supreme Court nominees and potential nominees.
The process for appointing Supreme Court justices does not involve the vice president. Instead, the President of the United States nominates candidates for the Supreme Court. These nominees are then subject to confirmation by the Senate, which holds hearings and votes on the appointment. This process ensures a system of checks and balances between the executive and legislative branches of government.
No. The Constitution doesn't list any requirements for Supreme Court nominees; the appropriate qualifications are left to the President and Congress to determine, and have evolved over the years. There is no "natural born" citizen or minimum age mandate, either.
The Supreme Court consists of one Chief Justice (judge) and eight associate justices. They are nominated by the president when vacancies occur, and the president's nominees are confirmed by the Senate. If a nominee is denied confirmation, the president must submit another until the position is filled. Once confirmed, Supreme Court justices have their positions for life, or until they resign or are removed from office through a process of impeachment.
The president's nominees for the United States Supreme Court are considered by the Senate under Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 of the Constitution. It provides that presidential nominations be made with the "advice and consent" of the Senate.