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.
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This power is given in Article II, section 2, clause 2.
Appointment of federal judges is a two-step process involving both the Executive and Legislative Branches of government. The President (Executive Branch) nominates someone for a vacancy on the bench, and the Senate (Legislative Branch) approves or rejects the nomination to complete the appointment.The executive branch (specifically the President) appoints federal judges subject to confirmation by the Senate.
Appointed by Executive Branch, approved or rejected by Legislative branch
In the USA, and under the US Constitution, the main responsibilities of the executive branch are the following:1. enforce all laws 2. negotiate treaties with other countries 3. Appoint Federal judges
No, the Judicial Branch is composed of judges. A governor is in the Executive Branch of state government.
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.
they can make sure the laws are enforced, appoint judges, and approve bills
In the USA, and under the US Constitution, the main responsibilities of the executive branch are the following:1. enforce all laws 2. negotiate treaties with other countries 3. Appoint Federal judges
The President has the power to appoint federal judges for life, and Congress confirms or denies the appointments. The federal courts' most important power is that of judicial review, the authority to interpret the Constitution.