Judges who serve on federal courts, including those appointed to serve on the Supreme Court. They are responsible for interpreting laws and applying them fairly in individual cases.
Imagine justices as characters in a play. Each justice has an important role to play, bringing their own perspective and expertise to ensure justice is served.
Judicial Activism: When judges interpret laws broadly based on their personal beliefs or societal implications.
Judicial Restraint: When judges interpret laws narrowly and defer to the decisions of elected officials.
Confirmation Process: The procedure by which justices are appointed, involving nomination by the President and confirmation by the Senate.
How many justices serve on the U.S Supreme Court?
Under which role does the president nominate justices to the Supreme Court?
How many justices are there on the United States Supreme Court?
What legislative act increased the size of the Supreme Court from five to six justices in 1807?
How many justices typically preside over cases at the Supreme Court?
What term length do justices on the Supreme Court serve?
How Supreme Court decisions might differ if justices were elected rather than appointed?
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