The Supreme Court
The Judicial branch of the United States government consists of the Supreme Court, which is the highest court in the nation.
There are 9 justices that serve on the Supreme Court. They are appointed by the President and they have to be approved by the senate. The Supreme Court justices don’t have to re-run for office after they've been elected. The only way a Supreme Court justice can lose his or her seat is through impeachment.
The Legislative branch makes the laws, but the Supreme Court enforces them. The Judicial branch is also the only branch that holds members that can only be appointed by the President.
There are 9 justices that serve on the Supreme Court. They are appointed by the President and they have to be approved by the senate. The Supreme Court justices don’t have to re-run for office after they've been elected. The only way a Supreme Court justice can lose his or her seat is through impeachment.
The Legislative branch makes the laws, but the Supreme Court enforces them. The Judicial branch is also the only branch that holds members that can only be appointed by the President.
The Current JusticesAntonin Scalia, appointed by Ronald Reagan
Anthony Kennedy, appointed by Ronald Reagan Clarence Thomas, appointed by George H. W. Bush Ruth Bader Ginsburg, appointed by Bill Clinton Stephen Breyer, appointed by Bill Clinton John G. Roberts, appointed by George W. Bush Samuel A. Alito, Jr., appointed by George W. Bush Sonia Sotomayor, appointed by Barack Obama Elena Kagan, appointed by Barack Obama |
Famous Supreme Court Cases
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