The Justices of the Supreme Court. Chief Justice John Roberts Born 1955 Lawyer Judge Legal Counsel to President Reagan Appointed by George W. Bush in.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
The U.S. Supreme Court. How do Supreme Court justices choose which cases to hear? 1. Look for broad, sweeping issues 2. Look at petitions.
Advertisements

U.S. Supreme Court. Called the “high court” and last court of appeal *** only court specifically mentioned by the Constitution 2 Types of Jurisdiction.
Prior Knowledge What do you know about our Judicial System?
The Justices of the Supreme Court. Chief Justice John Roberts Born 1955 Lawyer Judge Legal Counsel to President Reagan Appointed by George W. Bush in.
AS OF: 4 JAN JOHN G. ROBERTS, JR. 29 SEP 2005 Age at appointment: 50 Appointed by President George W. Bush Senate vote:
Supreme Court Top of the Judicial Branch in the Federal Government. Final say in all matters dealing with the United States Constitution.
THE FEDERAL COURT SYSTEM THE JUDICIARY. JOHN MARSHALL.
Friday March 6, 2015 Agenda Homework O Pass out and Go Over Yesterday’s Notes (6 th and 7 th Period) O Review O Supreme Court Notes O Engrade.
Chief Justice of the United States: JOHN G. ROBERTS, JR. Associate Justices: ANTONIN SCALIA – President Reagan (1986) ANTHONY M. KENNEDY – President Reagan.
Today’s Quiz: The Rules OK, just to clarify: I will show you each face, but you're also getting additional help in the form of a clue. For each justice,
Supreme Court. The highest court in the land !! The highest court in the land !! Court of last resortsCourt of last resorts Judicial ReviewJudicial Review.
THE FEDERAL COURT SYSTEM Chapter 5 – The Judicial Branch
 Interprets the laws  Determines if they are constitutional or not.
Judicial Branch. JOB Interprets the laws Interprets the laws Determines if law is constitutional (judicial review) Determines if law is constitutional.
T HE J UDICIAL B RANCH Chapter 18. P ART 4 The Supreme Court.
The United States Supreme Court. The Justices John Roberts Chief Justice The Youngest The Youngest Appointed by G.W. Bush Appointed by G.W. Bush 2005.
US Court System Which branch of government decides law through rulings? Why are there so many levels & types of courts? Which court is the highest?
Supreme Court Justices. Back row (left to right): Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen G. Breyer, Samuel A. Alito, and Elena Kagan. Front row (left to right): Clarence.
Federal Courts. The American Court Structure  Dual court system: 1. set of state and local courts 2. Federal courts Judiciary Act of 1789 established.
Supreme Court Justices. Chief Justice – John G. Roberts Born January 27, 1955 Fall 2011—56 yrs. Old Nominated by President G.W. Bush, 2005 Senate Confirmation.
Criminal Justice Cafe If you were an ice cream, what flavor would you be and why? Give 2 examples in your life of when you displayed the characteristics.
Section 1.2 The Court System and Trial Procedures.
 We make sure the laws are obeyed by all citizens.  The name of the people are the president and the vise president.
Agenda 4/2 1. notes: judicial branch 2. SC justice research activity AP review THIS SATURDAY 12:30-3:30.
The United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court. Basic Information…  9 Justices  Nominated by President  Approved by Senate  Hold position for life or until retire  9 Justices  Nominated.
Branches of Government: The Judicial Branch. The Supreme Court Building 
Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. Appointed Chief Justice by George W. Bush in 2005 Conservative.
Judicial Branch Chapter 8 Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4.
THE SUPREME COURT. Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court are (from left) Clarence Thomas, Sonia Sotomayor, Antonin Scalia, Stephen Breyer, Chief Justice.
What you need to know about.... Facts  There are nine judges on the court  The judges are called “justices”  The main justice is called the “Chief.
SCOTUS Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court is the ultimate court of appeals in the United States. The Supreme Court agrees to hear cases.
The Supreme Court. Essential Question What is the Supreme Court’s role in the American judicial system?
Unit IV The Judicial Branch U.S Constitution Article III Section 1. The Judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and.
Judicial Branch Chapter 8 Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Supreme Court Top of the Judicial Branch in the Federal Government. United States Supreme Court.
Judicial Branch of the US K Hanson 2013 Many pictures in this PowerPoint are from the Supreme Court Historical Society.
Ch. 18 The Federal Court System Section : The Supreme Court.
Federal Courts. Federal Court System Each of the states has its own court system who have their authority based in state constitutions. The SCOTUS and.
Supreme Court Top of the Judicial Branch in the Federal Government. Final say in all matters dealing with the United States Constitution.
Who’s Who in the United States Federal Government.
By: Ja’kayla Hamilton ExecutiveLegislativeJudicial 3 Branches.
Section 3. The Court Decisions are final Intended to be as powerful as the other two branches Chief Justice & 8 associate justices – Appointed for life.
The United States Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts (2005-present) Nominated by George W. Bush Education: John Roberts attended Harvard College.
The U.S. Supreme Court. The Court Currently 9 judges called justices Currently 9 judges called justices 1 Chief Justice (this is expressed in Constitution)
Basic Biographical Information  Review the bios of the nine Supreme Court Justices  Try and determine if the Justice is conservative or liberal.
November 4, Judicial review is the power of courts to declare unconstitutional the actions of the other branches and units of government.
The Judicial Branch Unit V.
Criminal Law vs. Civil Law
The Future of the Supreme Court and Lower Federal Courts
A Level Government & Politics
The Judicial Branch.
The Judicial Branch Article III.
The United States Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court The _______ Branch.
Unit 2 – Branches of Government & Federal Power
Warm-up Get out the Political Cartoon Analysis from Monday if you completed it for homework. Then, answer the question below if you were not here yesterday:
Congress and the Courts
U.S. Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court At Work
Article III of the Constitution
Unit 5: The Judicial Branch
Basics of the Federal Government
Current Makeup of the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court Ch
Judicial Branch of the US
Supreme Court Notes.
Judicial Branch Chapter 8 Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4.
THE CABINET & JUSTICES IDENTIFICATIONS
Presentation transcript:

The Justices of the Supreme Court

Chief Justice John Roberts Born 1955 Lawyer Judge Legal Counsel to President Reagan Appointed by George W. Bush in 2005

Chief Justice John Roberts Born 1955 Lawyer Judge Legal Counsel to President Reagan Appointed by George W. Bush in 2005

Antonin Scalia Born 1936 Lawyer Judge Law Professor Assistant Attorney General Appointed by Ronald Reagan in 1986

Antonin Scalia Born 1936 Lawyer Judge Law Professor Assistant Attorney General Appointed by Ronald Reagan in 1986

Anthony Kennedy Born 1936 Lawyer Judge Law Professor Appointed by Ronald Reagan in 1988

Anthony Kennedy Born 1936 Lawyer Judge Law Professor Appointed by Ronald Reagan in 1988

Clarence Thomas Born 1948 Corporate Lawyer Assistant Missouri Attorney General Chairman of EEOC Appointed by G. H. W. Bush in 1991

Clarence Thomas Born 1948 Corporate Lawyer Assistant Missouri Attorney General Chairman of EEOC Appointed by G. H. W. Bush in 1991

Ruth Bader Ginsberg Born 1933 Lawyer for ACLU Law Professor Judge Appointed by Bill Clinton in 1993

Ruth Bader Ginsberg Born 1933 Lawyer for ACLU Law Professor Judge Appointed by Bill Clinton in 1993

Stephen Breyer Born 1938 Lawyer Law Professor Judge Appointed by Bill Clinton in 1994

Stephen Breyer Born 1938 Lawyer Law Professor Judge Appointed by Bill Clinton in 1994

Samuel Alito Born 1950 Lawyer Federal Attorney Law Professor Judge Appointed by George W. Bush

Samuel Alito Born 1950 Lawyer Federal Attorney Law Professor Judge Appointed by George W. Bush

Sonia Sotomeyor Born 1954 Federal Appeals Court Judge (appointed by G.W.H. Bush & later promoted by Clinton) 1 st Hispanic (Puerto Rican from the Bronx) Law Professor Appointed by Obama in 2009

Sonia Sotomeyor Federal Appeals Court Judge (appointed by G.W.H. Bush & later promoted by Clinton) 1 st Hispanic Law Professor Appointed to S.C. by Obama in 2009

Elena Kagan Born 1960 Lawyer Law Professor Dean of Harvard Law School US Solicitor General Appointed 2010 by Obama

Elena Kagan Born 1960 Lawyer Law Professor Dean of Harvard Law School US Solicitor General Appointed 2010 by Obama

Feedback: Privacy Policy Feedback
Do Not Sell My Personal Information
About project: SlidePlayer Terms of Service

© 2024 SlidePlayer.com Inc. All rights reserved.