Supreme Court of Argentina facts for kids
The Supreme Court of Argentina is the most important court in Argentina. Its official name in Spanish is Corte Suprema de Justicia de la Nación, which means "Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation." It started working on January 15, 1863. For a long time in the 1900s, this court and the whole justice system in Argentina were not very independent from the country's leader, the President. However, the court was changed in 2003 to make it more independent.
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What Does the Supreme Court Do?
The Supreme Court is like the final stop for legal cases. Once the Supreme Court makes a decision, you cannot appeal it to another court. It also makes sure that laws follow the Argentine Constitution. If a law passed by the Congress goes against the Constitution, the Supreme Court can say that the law is not valid. This helps protect the rights of people in Argentina.
How Are Judges Chosen?
Who Appoints Supreme Court Judges?
The judges of the Supreme Court are chosen by the President. But the President cannot just pick anyone. At least two-thirds of the members of the Senate must agree with the President's choice. This agreement happens in a special meeting. This process makes sure that the judges are chosen carefully and have wide support.
Can Supreme Court Judges Be Removed?
Once a judge is appointed, it is very hard to remove them. They can only be removed through a special process called juicio político, which means "political trial." This process starts in the Chamber of Deputies, which is one part of the Congress. If the Chamber of Deputies decides there's a good reason, the trial is then carried out by the Senate. Judges can only be removed for serious reasons, like improper behavior. This system helps judges make fair decisions without worrying about being easily fired.
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