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What is called when the Senate refusing to ratify a treaty the president vetoing a law and the Senate rejecting the nomination of a Supreme Court justice?
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Does the congress vote on a supreme court judge?
the senate confirms the nomination made by the president
Who nominates persons to serve on the supreme court?
The President of the United States nominates individuals to serve on the Supreme Court. The nomination must then be confirmed by the Senate before the individual can be appointed as a Supreme Court Justice.
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.
The Senate cannot approve or reject the President's nomination for a Supreme Court justice.?
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Why can legislature check Presidents nomination of supreme court justices?
The constitution requires that supreme court justices be approved after the president nominates them by "advice and consent". Therefore, the congress can deny the candidate put forth by the president.
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.
How are supreme court justices selected?
the president appoints them and the congress questions them
Who approves appointed members of the supreme court?
The President nominates justices for the Supreme Court, and the U.S. Senate has the power to accept or reject the nomination. Nine justices sit on the Supreme Court.
What historic US Supreme Court nomination did President Reagan make in 1981?
President Reagan nominated the first woman, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, to the US Supreme Court in 1981. Justice O'Connor retired in January 2006.
Is the President the only one that can nominate a Supreme Court justice?
He is the one who makes the official nominations. As a rule he gets advice from other people before announcing his choice. His nomination must then be confirmed by the US Senate before it takes effect. If it is rejected, as has happened on several occasions, the president must make a new nomination.
Does the President choose US Supreme Court justices?
No. According to the Constitution, the President appoints US Supreme Court justices "with the advice and consent" of the Senate. The House of Representatives plays no role in the selection process.For more information about the Constitution and the Supreme Court selection process, see Related Questions, below.
