Yes. Justice Potter Stewart, whom President Eisenhower appointed to the US Supreme Court in 1958, was active in Ohio Republican politics, but was considered an ideological moderate. During his time on the bench, from 1958-1981, Stewart functioned as the swing vote between the liberal and conservative blocs on the Court.
Justices are appointed to the Supreme Court for life or until they voluntarily retire.
On the current court, four were appointed by Democrats. Clinton appointed Ginsburg and Breyer; Obama appointed Sotomayer and Kagan.
George Washington had the opportunity to appoint the most Justices of the Supreme Court. He appointed 11, out of the 14 he nominated.
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Yes. Justice Potter Stewart, whom President Eisenhower appointed to the US Supreme Court in 1958, was active in Ohio Republican politics, but was considered an ideological moderate. During his time on the bench, from 1958-1981, Stewart functioned as the swing vote between the liberal and conservative blocs on the Court.
Justice Potter Stewart's wife was named Andy.
Supreme court justices are appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate.
President Ronald Reagan appointed Justice Sandra Day O'Connor to replace Justice Potter Stewart, who retired in 1981. O'Connor served on the Court until January 2006, and was succeeded by the incumbent, Justice Samuel Alito.
they have to be appointed by the president and approved by the senate
Supreme court justices are appointed by the president.
1789, when the first Supreme Court (of six members) was appointed by Washington.
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The U.S. Supreme Court members are not elected by the people. They are nominated by the President and voted on by the Congress.
President Ronald Reagan appointed Antonin Scalia to the US Supreme Court in 1986.
The Supreme Court is appointed by the President. You wouldn't be appointed right out of law school, you need experience. Appointments to the Supreme Court are for life.
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