Saturday, November 5, 2011

US Supreme Court

1. President George W. Bush appointed John G. Roberts JR. as Chief Justice
2. President Barack Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor
3. Antonin Scalia was appointed Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia circuit
4. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was instrumental in launching the Women's Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union.
5. Anthony M. Kennedy was nominated as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and took seat on February 18, 1988
6. What experience is needed in order to be able to serve on the Supreme Court?
7. How long is it from the time a Justice is nominated until they actually get to serve on the court?
8. Do presidents always choose to appoint people who are similar to them?
9. When do most Justices retire?
10. How long does it take to replace a Justice who has retired?

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