Tag-Archive for Supreme Court

Author: ltfiggs

The duties of the Supreme Court cover a grand spectrum of legislation and jurisdiction.  First and foremost, they are to interpret the law. The Supreme Court is to define, defend, and uphold the American Constitution. Another duty of the Supreme Court is that they hear cases from lower State courts. For example, the Supreme Court [...]

Category: General Politics
Author: ltfiggs

The Supreme Court Justices are appointed judges of the highest court of America. Those justices currently of the bench are John Roberts – appointed 2005, John Paul Stevens – appointed 1975, Samuel A. Alito Jr. – appointed 2006,  Anthony Kennedy – appointed 1988, Clarence Thomas – appointed 1991, Ruth Bader Ginsberg – appointed 1993, Stephen [...]

Category: General Politics
Author: ltfiggs

 The Senate Judiciary Committee deals with cases of espionage, civil liberties, bankruptcy, and are involved in Supreme Court confirmations. This committee was established in 1816 and is “still one of the most influential standing committees in the U.S.”. One of their main responsibilities is overseeing specific activities of our government’s executive branch. The Senate Judiciary Committee’s current Chairman is Senator Patrick [...]

Category: General Politics
Author: Granny4Life

Constitution Party National Committee Press Release JUNE 28, 2005
LANCASTER, PA: “Decisions of the Supreme Court regarding public display of the Ten Commandments reflect a continuing disregard of the moral and legal principles upon which our nation was established,” observes William K. Shearer, spokesperson for, and past chairman of, the Constitution Party.
“To deny recognition of the [...]

Category: Supreme Court