What is the name for the power a court has of hearing a case first? Bell Ringer 11-8-17 What is the name for the power a court has of hearing a case first?
Make up of the Supreme Court
Lesson Frame We will- Analyze the makeup of the Supreme Court and its members I will- Describe the length of term for a Supreme Court Justice
Serve for LIFE! Supreme Court “sits” for 9 month term Term begins on the 1st Monday in October until June or July Serve for LIFE! The Supreme Court
Appointed by the President Approved by the Senate Can be removed by impeachable offence Treason, bribery, high crimes and misdemeanors Selection Process
Retirement Benefits- lifetime pension equal to their salary Why? Most serve for most of their life Perks and Privilege
9 judges (known as Justices) 1 chief Justice 8 associate Justices Constitution did not outline how many Justices Congress set number to 9 in 1869 Justices
Justices Justice Neil Gorsuch
Article III of the Constitution There will be a Supreme Court Congress has the ability to create new lower courts “Justices will serve in times of good behavior”= SERVE FOR LIFE!!!! But why?
Article III of the Constitution Dangers of Factions and Public Passions -Federalist Papers Life term= protection from biased public opinion (Political Insulation) Job security= free to judge without public pressure No worries about running for reelection Make judgements based on justice
Exit Ticket 11-8-17 How long does a Justice of the Supreme Court serve for? Why is that important?