ism. Supported by the majority of the justices in most cases,
Rehnquist is effectively bringing the ideals of judicially policed system of dual
federalism to the Supreme Court; which is not supported by the public.
There are nine Justices on the United States Supreme Court, all but two were
appointed by Republicans. During his term President Clinton appointed Justices Ruth
Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer, in hopes to derail the right winged path of the Court
that was moving rapidly toward cultural conservatism and limits on individual rights, say
many court observers. Especially when the justices cannot reach consensus, as is often
the case, the two newest members are steering the court in a more mainstream direction.
Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was born in Born in the Flatbush Section
of Brooklyn, N.Y. where she attended the New York public schools and graduated from
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