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The president's choice for Supreme Court justice must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. After the president nominates a candidate, the Senate Judiciary Committee conducts hearings to evaluate the nominee's qualifications and then votes to recommend whether the full Senate should confirm the nominee. The full Senate then votes on the nomination, requiring a simple majority for approval.
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What statement illustrates the system of checks and balances at work?
the senate refuses to approve the president's choice for a supreme court justice
When congress doesn't approve a presidents choice for a federal court this is an example of?
He has to find another choice for the position.
Which body must approve the presidents choice for secretary of state?
A majority, or more than half, of the U.S. Senate must approve the appointment.
What is it called when congress does not approve the presidents choice for a federal court?
He has to find another choice for the position.
Which newspaper headline shows the operation of the system of checks and balances?
Senate Rejects President's Choice of Supreme Court Justice
Are The president's power to appoint supreme court justices is checked by?
The President submits his choice to be a Supreme Court Justice for approval to the Congress. If the Congress does not vote for approval, (and there have been times when they voted against the President's choices), the person does not become a Supreme Court Justice and the President has to select someone else and have that person voted for by the Congress.
Who approves Presidential nominations of federal court judges?
Presidential nominations of federal court judges are made with the "advice and consent" of the Senate, just as Supreme Court nominations are. The Senate must confirm the nomination by a simple majority of those voting in order for the judge to be commissioned.
When Congress doesn't approve a president's choice for a federal court this is an example of .?
He has to find another choice for the position.
What do you think influences a president's choice for a supreme court justice?
In the US, presidential nominations to the US Supreme Court are judges that share many of the presidents' beliefs about politics and government. The nominee, however, normally is balanced towards the middle of the political spectrum in order to keep the Court less political. Also, a nominee's past court decisions in lower courts are examined by the nominating president to see if the decisions have not been too extreme.
How much do presidents choice cookies cost?
500,000,000 dollars
Are US Supreme Court justices appointed?
Yes, US Supreme Court justices are appointed, rather than elected. The President nominates a candidate, and the Senate votes whether to confirm or reject the appointment. If a simple majority of Senators (51%) support the President's choice, then the person is appointed to the Supreme Court. The Constitution provides the justice shall serve "during good behavior," which means the appointment is for life, unless the justice commits an impeachable offense.
Why does the Chief Justice of the United States swear in the President at his or her inauguration?
The Chief Justice is head of the US Supreme Court, which is head of the Judicial Branch of government, so the choice of official is appropriate and traditional, but not required. The President may select someone else to issue the Oath of Office if he (or she) so desires.
