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Federal judges are appointed. The President nominates a candidate for a vacancy on the bench, and the Senate votes whether to approve or reject the nomination.
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How can you be elected for the Judicial branch?
Local judges are generally elected, but federal judges are appointed.
Can people directly elect federal judges?
Not in the US. Federal judges are appointed. not elected.
How is a federal judge elected?
(in the US) Federal judges are not elected, they are appointed by the President with the approval of the Senate.
Who are chosen or appointed rather than elected?
federal judges
How can the federal judges be removed from office?
by being elected and appointed by the senate
Is it true or false that at the national level most judges are elected to office?
No. All Federal judges are appointed, but most state judges are elected to office.
Federal judges are appointed for what?
What are federal judges appointed for?
Why are supreme court justices and federal judges appointed and not elected?
Because if they were elected the judges might not make fair decisions. They might favor the people who voted for them
What is an argument in favor of electing a federal judge?
If federal judges are elected, there can be less partisanship - if they are appointed, the politician appointing them will likely choose judges who agree with them politically.
Who are state judges are elected by?
Usually, elected judges are chosen by the general electorate at election times when their names appear on the ballot. In some states, "elected judges" are actually 'elected' by majority votes of the state legislature.
Do all Texas judges serve for life?
yes None do. All Texas judges are elected. Judges on the Texas Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals, and Court of Appeals are elected for six year terms. Texas District Court, County Court, and Justices of the Peace are elected for four year terms. Municipal Court judges (who have very limited powers) are either elected or appointed depending on the city's charter. This is in contrast to federal judges, most of whom are appointed for life, except for Bankruptcy Court judges who are appointed for 14 year terms, and Federal Magistrates who are appointed for eight year terms.
Are governors appointed by the President of the US and confirmed by the Supreme Court?
No, governors are elected by the people of a state. Federal judges are appointed by the President and confirmed by Congress.
