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Are the us supreme court justices elected by the us congress?
Not the whole Congress. There are nominated by the President and approved by the US Senate.
What power does president have over the supreme court?
He can appoint Justices, but they have to be approved by congress.
How do supreme court justices get to supreme court?
they have to be appointed by the president and approved by the senate
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.
Who are US Supreme Court justices chosen and approved by?
US Supreme Court justices are chosen (nominated) by the President and approved by a simple majority vote of the Senate.
Are the U.S supreme court justices appointed by congress?
No. They are appointed by the President, but must be approved by a simple majority vote of the Senate.
Do the people elect supreme court judges?
The voters of Texas elect justices to the Texas Supreme Court. I don't know about other states. Justices to the U. S. Supreme Court are appointed by the President and approved by Congress.
How are supreme court justices selected?
the president appoints them and the congress questions them
The congress is allowed to do what?
impeach supreme court justices!!!!!! novnet>>>
Who has the ability to determine the numbers of justices of the supreme court?
congress
Who is chooses the chief Justice?
The Chief Justice position is put forth by the president and approved by congress. The same way all Supreme Court justices.
Had Congress allowed six more justices on the Supreme Court how might have this changed the balance of powers?
Had Congress allowed six more justices on the Supreme Court, how might have this changed the balance of powers
