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He is a conservative Republican but sometimes sides with the more liberal wing of the Supreme Court.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoJustice Kennedy is considered part of the conservative bloc on the Court, but has a track record of supporting individual liberties, so he sometimes votes with the liberal justices.
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Who is Anthony M Kennedy?
Anthony M. Kennedy is a associate justice who works in the supreme court.
What function does Anthony Kennedy perform in the US Supreme Court?
Kennedy is considered the "swing vote" on the Court because his conservative ideology is tempered by strong support for individual rights, such as privacy. Otherwise, his function is the same as that of any other US Supreme Court justice.
Which Supreme Court Justice does not have his clerk participate in the cert pool?
anthony kennedy
What Supreme Court Justice is most important to have on your side?
Generally speaking, on the US Supreme Court, the deciding vote in an ideological decision is Justice ANTHONY KENNEDY.
Who is the US Supreme Court justice that is most likely to be the swing vote?
At the moment, Associate Justice Anthony M. Kennedy.
Who was the last supreme court justice to resign?
The last Supreme Court justice to resign was Justice Anthony Kennedy, who announced his retirement from the Court on June 27, 2018.
Who is US Supreme Court justice Anthony Kennedy?
President Reagan nominated Justice Anthony M. Kennedy to the US Supreme Court in 1988, to replace Lewis F. Powell, who was retiring. He is an incumbent (still sitting) on the bench, and will have been on the Court approximately 23 and one-half years at the start of the 2011-2012 Term. Kennedy is considered the "swing vote" on the Court because his conservative ideology is tempered by strong support for individual rights, such as privacy.
How old is Anthony Kennedy?
US Supreme Court justice Anthony Kennedy is 80 years old (birthdate: July 23, 1936).
How many are currently on the US Supreme Court?
The US Supreme Court currently (October 2010) seats six men and three women.Current JusticesChief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr.Associate Justice Antonin ScaliaAssociate Justice Anthony M. KennedyAssociate Justice Clarence ThomasAssociate Justice Stephen G. BreyerAssociate Justice Samuel Anthony Alito, Jr.Associate Justice Ruth Bader GinsbergAssociate Justice Sonia SotomayorAssociate Justice Elena Kagan
How long has Anthony M Kennedy been on the supreme court?
President Reagan appointed Justice Anthony Kennedy to the US Supreme Court in 1988; 2010 marks his twenty-second year on the Court.
What does a president look for when choosing supreme justice?
In choosing a justice, the presidents looks for someone who shares his philosophy of government and someone whom the Senate will confirm.
How many men are currently on the US Supreme Court?
The US Supreme Court currently (October 2010) seats six men and three women.Current JusticesChief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr.Associate Justice Antonin ScaliaAssociate Justice Anthony M. KennedyAssociate Justice Clarence ThomasAssociate Justice Stephen G. BreyerAssociate Justice Samuel Anthony Alito, Jr.Associate Justice Ruth Bader GinsbergAssociate Justice Sonia SotomayorAssociate Justice Elena Kagan
