USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Warren was succeeded as Chief Justice by Warren Burger. The Warren Court is often considered the most liberal court in US history. The Warren Court expanded civil rights, civil liberties, judicial power, and the federal power in dramatic ways.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Warren Court (1953 – 1969) The Warren Court was notably liberal in its ideology, issuing some landmark decisions affecting civil rights, separation of church and state, and police arrest procedures.

Detailed explanation-3: -He has been very definitely a liberal-conservative; he represents the kind of political, economic, and social thinking that I believe we need on the Supreme Court.” Warren received a recess appointment in October 1953.

Detailed explanation-4: -Judicial philosophy Brennan and Marshall generally took liberal positions, while Stevens (after he replaced the liberal Douglas in 1975), Stewart, and White often took centrist positions, and Rehnquist, Burger, and (to a lesser extent) Powell made up the conservative bloc of the court.

Detailed explanation-5: -Although Burger’s record during his 13 years on the appeals court was largely conservative, especially with respect to criminal cases, he was considered a surprise choice for the Supreme Court when Nixon nominated him to replace retiring Chief Justice Earl Warren.