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The President, but he (or she) must have the consent of the Senate, which votes whether to accept or reject the nominee. If a simple majority (51% of those voting) affirms the President's choice, the nominee is appointed and becomes a US Supreme Court justice
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Who holds the power to approve supreme court justices?
the Senate
Are state supreme court judges more powerful than US Supreme Court Justices?
No, the state supreme courts only interpret policy for legislation or the constitution specific to the state over which it presides. The state supreme court is the final arbiter on those issues. On questions of Federal and constitutional law, the Supreme Court of the United States holds more authority.
Who holds power to approve supreme court justices?
The president nominates a candidate for the position of Supreme Court justice. However, the US Senate must ratify the nomination before that person is sworn-in. Therefore, it is the Senate that holds the power, but the president is a part of the process.
How many female State Supreme Court Chief Justices are there today?
Currently there are 20 female chief justices and 30 male chief justices. There are a few factors that might cause a slight difference in the answers such as state(s) that currently have a temporary chief justice or states that use a different court such as the court of appeals as their highest court. Or like NY that has a supreme court for each district. In any case the answer is whoever holds the highest judicial position for their state.
A power judicial branch holds over executive branch?
The Executive branch gets to choose candidates for federal judgeships, including Supreme Court Justices. The President also has the power to pardon people convicted of federal offenses, Since the President controls the Department of Justice, he has some leeway in how laws are enforced.
