Yes this. It was the day I had my awakening. I knew there was something wrong when they gave that young man with no SC experience the position of Chief Justice. Of course over the past couple years most of us know what they have on him. It's their play book. Put someone in a powerful position who has everything to loose if he doesn't do your bidding. Sound like someone else we know?
It is mentioned in the constitution, so yes, it is an official position. The only duty I saw attached to the office of chief justice is that of presiding over impeachment trials in the Senate. Traditionally they also swear in the new president.
Scalia was never Chief Justice. It is not passed down. It is decided by the President and the Senate. It is one of the 9 chairs, but has additional responsibilities.
I guess I don't really understand what the position 'Chief Justice' entails, or how you attain that position.
U gotta go to an Eyes Wide Shut ceremony and make blood sacrifice to a satanic international cult.
Yes this. It was the day I had my awakening. I knew there was something wrong when they gave that young man with no SC experience the position of Chief Justice. Of course over the past couple years most of us know what they have on him. It's their play book. Put someone in a powerful position who has everything to loose if he doesn't do your bidding. Sound like someone else we know?
He is the leader of the supreme court. He decides what cases are brought before the court.
No, not exactly. All justices have a role in which cases are heard.
The Chief Justice:
Is it an official position? Who decides which Justice becomes chief? Do they vote on it?
It is mentioned in the constitution, so yes, it is an official position. The only duty I saw attached to the office of chief justice is that of presiding over impeachment trials in the Senate. Traditionally they also swear in the new president.
Scalia was never Chief Justice. It is not passed down. It is decided by the President and the Senate. It is one of the 9 chairs, but has additional responsibilities.
The chief justice is appointed by the president and confirmed by the senate.