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Yes. The President nominates Article III federal judges (Judicial Branch), but the nominee must be approved by the Senate. Technically, the appointment process involves both the President and the Senate; however, the President is given credit (or blame) for the appointment.
- US District Court
- US Court of International Trade
- US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts
- Supreme Court of the United States
- US Bankruptcy Courts (Article I, 14-year appointments)
- US Tax Courts (Article I, 15-year appointments)
- US Court of Federal Claims (Article I, 15-year appointments)
The President doesn't appoint US District Court magistrates (lower level judges), which are hired by District Court judges for eight-year terms. US District Court judges and Article I judges (bankruptcy, tax, federal claims) are often appointed by senatorial courtesy.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoNot exactly. Only the Senate, which is but one chamber of Congress, votes to approve or reject Presidential nominations. The House of Representatives plays no role in the appointment process.
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∙ 14y agoYes and no. The President nominates potential Supreme Court justices, but the Senate must approve his selection by a simple majority vote (51%). The justices are not appointeduntil both steps of the process are complete.
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∙ 13y agoYes. Federal judges are appointed by the President but must be confirmed by the Senate. Lower level federal judges, such as those presiding over US District Courts or US Bankruptcy Courts are often suggested by a Senator of the state in which the judge will serve and are nominated by the President as a matter of Senatorial courtesy.
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∙ 13y agoYes. Federal judges are appointed by the President but must be confirmed by the Senate. Lower level federal judges, such as those presiding over US District Courts or US Bankruptcy Courts are often suggested by a Senator of the state in which the judge will sit and are nominated by the President as a matter of Senatorial courtesy.
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∙ 12y agoBy one definition a federal judge is one appointed under Article III of the US Constitution , appointed by the President and approved by the US Senate. These include the Supreme Court, the judges of the 13 circuit courts (a.k.a courts of appeal). and the US district court judges.
There are other special judges in federal courts, such a magistrate judges and bankruptcy judges that are not appointed by the president and are not appointed for life.
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Who approves presidential appointment to federal judges?
The Senate must approve the nomination by a simple majority (51%) of those voting,
Do the senate have the power to approve appointment to the federal government for a county judge?
No, only for federal judges, a county judge comes under state jurisdiction.
Which of the following is an example of a legislative check over the judicial branch?
One example of the Judicial Branch checking the Legislative Branch would be the Supreme Court declaring a law unconstitutional and overturning the legislation.
What is the selection process for federal judges in the US?
it goes to the courts than the congress to see if they approve or not.
What check does Congress have on the power of the President?
Congress can impeach the President if he commits a major crime. Congress can override the President's vetoes and Congress must approve of the President's nominations to federal positions, like federal judges.
What is the senate check on appointments of federal judges?
The Senate has no check on the appointments of federal judges.
What is the Senate's check appointment of federal Judges?
The Senate has no check on the appointments of federal judges.
Can the legislative branch approve or turn down appointment of judges?
Yes they can!
Who has the power to appoint federal judges?
The President appoints federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, with the advice and consent of the Senate. That means the Senate must approve the President's nomination by a simple majority vote before the appointment process can be completed.
Who may appoint federal judges?
President appoints federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, with the advice and consent of the Senate. That means the Senate must approve the President's nomination by a simple majority vote before the appointment process can be completed.
Which branch of government has the power to approve appointments of federal judges.?
The Legislative Branch, but specifically the Senate, which is only one chamber of Congress. The House of Representatives does not play a role in the appointment process.This, of course, applies to the US. Other countries may have different requirements.
Who appoints federal judges and who confirms them?
The President appoints federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, with the advice and consent of the Senate. That means the Senate must approve (confirm) the President's nomination by a simple majority vote before the appointment process can be completed.
