Asked by TamTam Ramos on Sep 29, 2024
Which of the following is true of judges and justices in the federal court system?
A) They are appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the House of Representatives.
B) They are appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate.
C) They are appointed by the president with the advice and consent of both houses of Congress.
D) They are part of a seniority system that gradually moves them toward the Supreme Court.
E) They are elected by the people every ten years.
Federal Court System
The system of courts that interprets and applies the law in the name of the federal government of the United States.
Senate Approval
The process by which the U.S. Senate confirms or rejects presidential appointments and ratifies treaties.
- Understand the process and criteria for the appointment of judges and justices in the federal court system.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the process and criteria for the appointment of judges and justices in the federal court system.