Comparing The Judiciaries: Similarities And Differences Between The Supreme Courts

Question 1

Which of the UK and US Supreme Courts is oldest?

Answer 1

The US

Question 2

What is the difference in selection and appointment of justices between the countries?

Answer 2

The US justice are political appointees nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate, while UK are selected by an independent selection commission before being presented to the Lord Chancellor for approval

Question 3

Who are underrepresented on both courts?

Answer 3

Women and minorities

Question 4

What is the difference in requirement for justice between the two nations?

Answer 4

The US has no official requirements while UK justice have been either a senior judge for at least 2 years, or a solicitor in one of the UK’s highest court

Question 5

Who was the female UK Supreme Court president between 2017 and 2020?

Answer 5

Lady Hale

Question 6

How can justices in the US be removed?

Answer 6

By impeachment for wrongdoing during their term of office

Question 7

What age must UK justice retire by?

Answer 7

Age 70