The Chief Justice of the United StatesNova Publishers, 2007 - 69 páginas The lifetime appointment of the United States Chief Justice is an event of major significance in American politics because of the enormous power that the Supreme Court exercises as the highest appellate court in the federal judiciary. This book offers contemporary study and research on the process involved when stepping into office. In addition, this book examines the responsibilities, roles, qualifications required and a look at those former presidents who served in the past. |
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... noted for their acumen in working effectively with the other Justices and the legislative and executive branches , and still others are recognized for administrative and organizational skills . [ 10 ] The Chief Justice's most prominent ...
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PROCESS FOR APPOINTMENT OF A CHIEF JUSTICE | 11 |
NOMINATION OF JOHN G ROBERTS JR | 35 |
REFERENCES | 41 |
INDEX | 65 |
Términos y frases comunes
Abe Fortas administrative advice and consent appeals judge Associate Justice Burger Charles Evans Hughes Chief Justice appointment Chief Justice nominee close debate cloture cloture motion confirmation hearings Congressional Record Constitution Court Appointment Process court of appeals Court vacancy CRS Report RL31989 Cushing Date Denis Steven Died in Office Earl Warren extended debate favor federal judiciary filibusters against judicial Fortas in 1968 Fortas nomination full Senate Hereafter cited Ibid John Rutledge judicial nominations judicial oath June Justice Rehnquist Justice William lifetime appointment nomination of Justice political President George President's prior professional qualifications receiving Senate confirmation recess appointment report the nomination resignation role roll call Sandra Day O'Connor Senate Democrats Senate Judiciary Committee Senate rules Senate votes Senate's Sept session sitting Associate Justice Supreme Court appointment Supreme Court Justices Supreme Court nomination U.S. Congress U.S. Court U.S. President United Vinson voice vote vote to confirm Warren E White House William H York
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Página 45 - If, then, the courts of justice are to be considered as the ^. bulwarks of a limited Constitution against legislative encroachments, this consideration will afford a strong argument for the permanent tenure of judicial offices, since nothing will contribute so much as this to that independent spirit in the judges which must be essential to the faithful performance of so arduous a duty.
Página 45 - ... that as from the natural feebleness of the judiciary, it is in continual jeopardy of being overpowered, awed, or influenced by its coordinate branches; and that as nothing can contribute so much to its firmness and independence as permanency in office, this quality may therefore be justly regarded as an indispensable ingredient in its constitution, and in a great measure as the citadel of the public justice and the public security.
Página 7 - The Chief Justice as the head of the Court has an outstanding position, but in a small body of able men with equal authority in the making of decisions, it is evident that his actual influence will depend upon the strength of his character and the demonstration of his ability in the intimate relations of the judges.
Página 7 - It is because the Supreme Court wields the power that it wields, that appointment to the Court is a matter of general public concern and not merely a question for the profession. In good truth, the Supreme Court is the Constitution. Therefore, the most relevant things about an appointee are his breadth of vision, his imagination, his capacity for disinterested judgment, his power to discover and to suppress his prejudices.
Página 5 - ... (d) Whenever the chief judge is unable to perform the duties of his office or the office is vacant, his powers and duties shall devolve upon the judge next in precedence who is able to act, until such disability is removed or another chief judge is appointed and duly qualified.
Página 60 - Nomination of William H. Rehnquist To Be Chief Justice of the United States,
Página 12 - shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint ... Judges of the supreme Court.