2007-11-27 08:52:29 · 15 answers · asked by daddys_lil_girl996@yahoo.com 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Justices are appointed to the Supreme Court by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
They are appointed for Life terms.
The President also get to appoint whom is the Chief Justice when there is an opening in that position.
Twice has the President appointed a new Justice to the Chief position.
Nixon appointed Warren Burger and Bush appointed John Roberts. All other appointments to the Chief Justice were from sitting court members.
2007-11-27 10:49:00 · answer #1 · answered by Dennis F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The position is for life. Supreme Court Justices are not elected. They are appointed by the president.
2007-11-27 16:54:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about the U.S. Supreme Court, the justices are 'appointed' and they are 'on the bench' until they retire or die. Then another one is chosen. Only once has the newest justice been elected to be the head of the Supreme Court, and that was under the current president, George Bush after Sandra Day O'Conner retired.
2007-11-27 16:56:32 · answer #3 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A Supreme Court appointment is for life so a Justice sits until they retire, or die.
2007-11-27 16:55:29 · answer #4 · answered by Beardog 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Life
2007-11-27 16:55:13 · answer #5 · answered by Jason F 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are there for LIFE
or unless they resign
so there isnt any 4 year term like the president
its forever unless resignation
2007-11-27 16:54:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
More Than 30 Mintues !!
2007-11-27 16:58:27 · answer #7 · answered by goodiespuppypink 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Until the person steps down or dies. It is a lifetime appointment, that is why there is so much discussion when one is being appointed.
2007-11-27 16:55:05 · answer #8 · answered by ... 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Life/convicted through impeachment/retirement!
2007-11-27 16:58:20 · answer #9 · answered by THE Cupid HATER 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
life (or they choose to leave). Then the President nominates someone and the congress has to confirm them.
2007-11-27 16:54:44 · answer #10 · answered by az_starshine1 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋