The president of the United States selects nominees to become United States Supreme Court Justices subject to the “advice and consent” of the U.S. Senate

Supreme Court Confirmation Process Supreme Court JusticesThe president of the United States selects nominees to become United States Supreme Court Justices, subject to the “advice and consent” of the U.S. Senate.  Pursuant to this duty, the Senate conducts hearings to assess the qualifications and character of the nominees.  Until relatively recently, the nomination and confirmation […]