Definition of Jovian Planets. For centuries, people have looked to the sky and been fascinated with the vast bodies found in space. Our solar system consists of planets with a variety of characteristics. The chemical and physical properties of Mercury, Venus, and Mars are somewhat similar to Earth.For this reason, they are all referred to as terrestrial planets. The word terrestrial comes from the Latin word terra that means land.efinition of Jovian Planets. For centuries, people have looked to the sky and been fascinated with the vast bodies found in space. Our solar system consists of planets with a variety of characteristics. The chemical and physical properties of Mercury, Venus, and Mars are somewhat similar to Earth.
Sandra Day O'Connor (born March 26, 1930) is a retired associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, serving from her appointment in 1981 by Ronald Reagan until her retirement in 2006. She was the first woman to be appointed to the Court.
Welcoming the First Latino Supreme Court Justice By Gabriela Lemus Yesterday, President Barack Obama announced his decision to nominate Judge Sonia Sotomayor to sit as the next Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. This unprecedented and historical announcement is a reflection of our nation: the first African-American president nominates the first Latina to the Supreme Court, and only the third woman in its history to hold that position. But historical moments aside, the qualifications of this judicial nominee are outstanding and merit careful examination.