Chief Justice of the United States

questions about their qualifications" (Obama Uses Power of Appointment, Sidestepping Senate). In the nomination fight over Mr. Cole, President Obama 's nomination of whom to install as the deputy attorney general for the Justice Department, the Senate 's Democrats tried to confirm the Justice Departments formal official by unanimous consent however was unsuccessful due to the Republicans objection (Obama Uses Power of Appointment, Sidestepping Senate). The Republicans have revealed concerns…

Earl Warren served as the 14th chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, from 1953 to 1969. His term of office was marked by numerous rulings that have changed the U.S. law and society, granting the lower federal courts wide ranges in enforcing individual constitutional rights. Although criticized, Earl Warren is considered to be one of the greatest chief justices in U.S. history. Under his direction, the court also sought equality in criminal justice, ushering in an era of increased sensitivity…

conflict of proslavery and antislavery groups fighting for new states, this choice became a debated topic within the detached United States for the effect it had in the slavery legal and economic system. Riots transpired and differences between political leaders and Court justices arose as the decision was made. Historical documents, like the Missouri Compromise of 1820 and the U.S. Constitution, were used within this court case by Chief Justice Roger Taney to lead towards the defeat of Scott. …

Each state of the United States of America follows one of the particular judicial selection processes. The typical approaches to the choice of the judges are: partisan and non-partisan regular elections, merit selection and gubernatorial or legislative appointment (Chertoff, 2010). In most states a mix of those approaches is applied to the judicial selection processes within their own court system. This makes every state’s judicial selection process exceptional and unique. While all of those…

government on his/her behalf. The role and relationship of President and Prime Minister work similarly to that of the American President and Vice President, in exception to how the Prime Minister/Vice President is chosen. The Vice President in the United States while is still largely picked by the President, the Vice President is a part of the election ticket and can be largely used to influence the outcome of the election. However, the Prime Minister is appointed and not limited nor guaranteed…

Chief Justice Marshall used both Original Meaning, Original Intent, and Structural Analysis in the interpretation of the Constitution as it applied to Marbury v. Madison. Marbury raised concerns in his case against Madison in which Chief Justice Marshall decided: 1st The right to the commission of Justice 2nd If he had the right was the right violated and do the laws give him a form of redress 3rd If he has a form of redress, it a mandamus issued by the Supreme Court In addressing the…

15 (1973) Decision: 5-4, delivered by Chief Justice Burger Facts: Marvin Miller mass mailed a brochure advertising four illustrated adult books and an adult film. These brochures contained images of men and women during sexual activity and nude. One of these advertisements was sent to a restaurant in Newport Beach, California, where it was opened by the restaurant’s manager and his mother. They in turn contacted the policing and Miller was sued by the state of California for violating the…

In the United States of America there are two types of courts, federal and state. Federal courts are created under the Constitution to determine debates involving the Constitution and laws passed by Congress. State courts are created by a state which includes local courts created by cities, counties, and other municipalities. The differences between federal and state courts are defined mainly by jurisdiction. Federal court jurisdiction hear lawsuits against the United States and those…

National and state governments evolved into much larger systems throughout the nation’s history. The United States began forming a federal system in 1787, starting with the Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America is what the national and state governments are shaped around. It established the national government and the fundamental laws needed for everyday life as a United States’ citizen. During the time of the creation of the Constitution, the Supreme Court began making…

recommends a new constitutional convention to revise the current United States constitution to change all three branches of government.The proposals Sabato is offering do not do any good, as this paper proves later. Constitutional amendments can be great in cases like the 14th or 21st, but these proposals would not do anything like that . Sabato’s opinion on how to revise the judicial branch by increasing the number of Supreme Court justices from nine to twelve and adding a Balanced Budget…