0
The Judicial Branch is considered highly independent, but the degree of independence actually varies with the level of the court.
US Supreme Court justices, the highest federal judges, have a high degree of independence.
US Court of Appeals Circuit Court judges have a fair amount of independence. While they are bound by Supreme Court precedents, they are also required to apply their own critical thinking skills to the cases at bar, because the Circuit Courts are the final appellate destination for 99% of federal cases.
US District Court judges have very little independence. Not only are they bound by US Supreme Court precedents, they are also bound by precedents established by the Circuit in which they reside, by Federal Rules of Procedure, and by applicable laws, policies and guidelines. US District Court decisions are supposed to be applied consistently, so trial court judges are left with little room for interpretation.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What constitutional provisions keep federal judges independent of the executive and legislative branches?
none
Federal judges are appointed for what?
What are federal judges appointed for?
Can people directly elect federal judges?
Not in the US. Federal judges are appointed. not elected.
What is the Senate's check appointment of federal Judges?
The Senate has no check on the appointments of federal judges.
Who can impeach and convict judges for serious crimes?
For federal judges, the answer is Congress. Federal judges can be impeached by the House of Representatives and tried by the Senate.
The president appoints judges for. life?
federal judges
What branch of government appoints Federal judges?
The Judicial Branch of Government appoints Federal judges.
Do federal judges have lifetime appointments?
No, while federal judges hold their appointments during "good behavior", state judges do not necessarily have that luxury. Some state judges are elected.
Do federal justices and judges have the authority to choose who their replacements will be?
No. Federal judges are appointed by the President with confirmation by the Senate.
What are the methods of judicial selection for federal appellate judges state appellate judges and state trial court judges?
The methods of judicial selection for federal appellate judges state appellate and state trial judges
Where do the presidents often choose federal judges from?
Presidents often choose federal judges from their own political party.
Does an executive branch appoint federal judges?
The President (head of the executive branch) appoints, with Senate confirmation, the higher ranking federal judges. There is also a group of federal judges that are hired by the judiciary system.
