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Family Dynamics

The U.S. Supreme Court plays a critical role in interpreting the Constitution, with justices appointed for life by the President and confirmed by the Senate. This ensures stability and independence in the judiciary. Notable justices have varied backgrounds, including military service and familial ties to public office. We explore the history, appointment process, and significant characteristics of the justices. This analysis helps understand how their diverse experiences shape the court's decisions and impacts on American law and society.

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Family Dynamics

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  1. Family Dynamics • Where does the buck stop?

  2. Composition 9 Justices Appointment Appointed by the President Confirmed by the Senate Term of Office Lifetime Appointment Pay May not be diminished Chief Justice $202,900 Associates $194,200 Retirement Full salary @ 70 with 10 years service Full salary @ 65 with 15 years service The Court Characteristics

  3. Critical Thinking • Why are Supreme Court justices given lifetime appointments?

  4. Supreme Facts Of 111 justices since 1789: • * 53 was the average age at appointment • * 36 served in the military • * 11 had no children • * 6 never married • * 4 were divorced • * 3 did not have a private law practice • * 39 were not judges before appointment • * 39 were Episcopalian • *18 attended and 14 graduated from Harvard Law School • * 26 were from judicial families • * 41 had fathers who held public office • * 39 grew up in urban or small-city settings • * 40 grew up on family farms, family plantations, or rural settings • * 31 grew up in small towns

  5. Justice Elana Kagan • Born: Apr. 28, 1960 • Appointed by B. Obama • Member since 2010 • Politics: Liberal

  6. Chief Justice John Roberts • Born: Jan. 27, 1955 • Appointed by G.W. Bush • Member since 2005 • Politics: Conservative

  7. Sotomayor • Born June 25, 1954 • Appointed by Obama • Member since 2009 • Politics Liberal

  8. Justice Samuel Alito • Born: Apr. 1, 1950 • Appointed by G.W. Bush • Member since 2006 • Politics: Conservative

  9. Justice Clarence Thomas • Born: Jun. 23, 1948 • Appointed by G.H.W. Bush • Member since 1991 • Politics: Conservative

  10. Justice Stephen Breyer • Born: Aug. 15, 1938 • Appointed by B. Clinton • Member since 1994 • Politics: Liberal

  11. Justice Anthony Kennedy • Born: Jul. 23, 1936 • Appointed by R. Reagan • Member since 1988 • Politics: Moderate

  12. Justice Antonin Scalia • Born: Mar. 11, 1936 • Appointed by R. Reagan • Member since 1986 • Politics: Conservative

  13. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg • Born: Mar. 15, 1933 • Appointed by B. Clinton • Member since 1993 • Politics: Liberal

  14. The Vote

  15. Analyzing Political Cartoons

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