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Justices of the Supreme Court: A Progression through Time

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.

Born in Buffalo, New York on January 27, 1955, John G. Roberts Jr. is the 17th Chief Justice of the United States. He married Jane Sullivan in 1996 and currently presides over the Supreme Court, which consists of nine justices: one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.

Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)

Established by Article III of the Constitution, SCOTUS serves as the highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States. It possesses ultimate appellate jurisdiction over cases decided by lower federal courts and state courts of last resort.

Current Justices on the Supreme Court

The current Supreme Court justices include:

• Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.
• Associate Justice Clarence Thomas
• Associate Justice Samuel Alito
• Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor
• Associate Justice Stephen Breyer
• Associate Justice Elena Kagan
• Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch
• Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh
• Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett

Nomination and Appointment of Justices

Supreme Court Justices are nominated by the President of the United States and must be approved by a majority vote of the Senate. Once nominated and approved, the justices serve for life or until they resign or are impeached.

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