USA...
2007-01-29 12:11:07 · 5 answers · asked by Lori 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
The President nominates, as he does for all federal judges and many other federal employees. His appointment is "with the advice and consent of the senate." Generally, that means support from the senators in the nominee's home state, a recommendation from the Judiciary Committee of the Senate (made up of 18 senators) and a vote on the Senate floor. Any nominee only needs 51 votes. The nominee will typically meet with senators individually and the American Bar Association will give an opinion on how well-qualified the individual is to tale the position offered.
If the post falls vacant whilst Congress is in recess, the President can make a recess appintment. This does not require a vote in the Senate, but then the appointment only lasts until the current session of Congress ends.
2007-01-29 12:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by skip 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like all federal judges, the Chief Justice of the United States is appointed by the President & approved by the Senate by a simple majority.
2007-01-29 22:24:34 · answer #2 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is nominated by the President of the United States. The nomination must then be confirmed by the Senate before he can take office.
2007-01-29 21:38:01 · answer #3 · answered by JerH1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The President and his/her staff get together in closed session and have a double elimination session of paper rock scissors with the winner using an Ouija board to get the name. Fortune cookies had been used up until the Chinese went Communist in 1949.
2007-01-29 20:24:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
president nominates ,
2007-01-29 20:14:52 · answer #5 · answered by stevenwein 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋