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How are the Supreme Court of Virginia justices chosen?
The Supreme Court of Virginia seats seven justices who are elected to twelve-year terms by a majority vote of both Houses of the Virginia General Assembly. In addition to the regular justices, the legislature may also select as many as five retired justices to one-year terms to assist and to hear cases when a regular justice is unavailable.
What is the role of president in supreme court?
The President has sole authority to select and nominate US Supreme Court justices, but this power is checked by the Senate, which must approve the nominee by a simple majority vote (51%) before the President can make an official appointment.
Can select committee conduct impeachment?
No. While a select committee can recommend that articles of impeachment be brought, it cannot bring charges (articles of impeachment) or conduct the impeachment trial. Articles of Impeachment are brought by the full House of Representatives, and the impeachment trial is conducted by the Senate with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presiding.
Approximately how many cases does the Supreme Court select each year as worthy of review?
Fewer than 50
What are the age requirements for appointment to the US Supreme Court?
There are no age requirements for Supreme Court justices. In fact, unlike candidates for Congress and the Presidency, there are no constitutional requirements at all. This doesn't mean the President could nominate a 10-year-old; he's (or she's) expected to select someone with appropriate qualifications, or the Senate will reject the nomination. This is what happened when former President George W. Bush nominated White House Counsel Harriet Miers for a position on the Supreme Court. The American Bar Association declared her unqualified, the Senate Judiciary Committee protested, and her name was formally withdrawn. Most US Supreme Court justices are appointed while in their 40s and 50s.
Does the electoral college select the US Supreme Court justices?
No. The electoral college casts the official ballots in a Presidential election. US Supreme Court justices are not elected; they are appointed by the President and must be approved by the Senate.
Select ALL the examples of "checks" or limits that the executive and legislative branches have on the judicial branch?
A.the President nominates Supreme Court justices B.the President can fire judges C.Congress can refuse to ratify court decisions D.the Senate must approve Supreme Court justices E.the Executive Branch and the states must enforce Supreme Court decisions when necessary
Are Supreme Court Justices under the control of the President who appoints them?
No- the justices act independently once they take office. They are appointed for life and so are immune from political pressure. Although presidents try to select nominees that agree with their own constitutional philosophies, there are no guarantees.
How are the Supreme Court of Virginia justices chosen?
The Supreme Court of Virginia seats seven justices who are elected to twelve-year terms by a majority vote of both Houses of the Virginia General Assembly. In addition to the regular justices, the legislature may also select as many as five retired justices to one-year terms to assist and to hear cases when a regular justice is unavailable.
How many superior courts does Arizona have?
Arizona has 41 Superior Courts spread across its 15 counties. Maricopa County has the most at 10. For more information on the Arizona state court system, including a directory of superior, justice and municipal courts, visit the Arizona Courts Guide related link.
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.
Is anyone appointed in the executive branch of government?
Both the vice president and the presidential cabinet are chosen by the president. Everyone else is elected by the people with the exception of supreme court justices and a select few other government employees.
Who plays the greatest role in selection of Supreme Court justices?
The President. Although the senate seemingly has a greater power, they merely confirm selections. The president has the greatest power of all by being able to select whom he wants.
Who checks the powers of the supreme court?
Both Congress and the President have the ability to check the power of the Supreme Court, but Congress exerts more influence than the President:Legislative branch checks on Supreme CourtSenate approves federal judges, including Supreme Court justices (Advise and Consent Clause)Impeachment power (House)Trial of impeachments (Senate)Power to initiate constitutional amendments (to undo supreme court decisions)Power to set courts inferior to the Supreme CourtPower to set jurisdiction of courts (they can tell a court that they can not hear a case on a certain topic, which includes changing the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court)Power to alter the size of the Supreme Court (if the size is drastically increased the President may select all the new justices and change the sway of power)Executive branch checks on Supreme CourtNominates justices to the Supreme CourtPower of pardon (except impeached officials)(Informal power to neglect enforcement of Supreme Court decisions. This is not supposed to occur in theory, but has happened a number of times in fact.)For more information, see Related Questions, below.
Can the President select persons for the US Supreme Court when vacancies occur?
Yes. Article II of the Constitution gives the President sole authority to nominate new Supreme Court justices; however, the candidate must be approved by a simple majority (51%) vote of the Senate before he or she can be appointed.For more information, see Related Questions, below.
What is the role of president in supreme court?
The President has sole authority to select and nominate US Supreme Court justices, but this power is checked by the Senate, which must approve the nominee by a simple majority vote (51%) before the President can make an official appointment.
Does the president select legislators?
The US president appoints Judges to the supreme court ...
