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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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Which branch has the power to appoint supreme court justices and orther Federal judges?

Executive Branch.


This branch may appoint judges and justices?

executive


What branch may appoint judges or justices?

executive.


Where in the constitution does it say that the executive branch has the power to appoint federal judges over the judicial branch?

This power is given in Article II, section 2, clause 2.


Which branch of government appoint federal judge?

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.


What branch can appoint judges and ambassadors and reject these appointments?

Appointed by Executive Branch, approved or rejected by Legislative branch


What are the executive branch responsibilities?

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


Does the governor have the authority to appoint members of the judiciary?

No, the Judicial Branch is composed of judges. A governor is in the Executive Branch of state government.


Can the legislative branch appoint 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.


2 things that the executive branch did?

they can make sure the laws are enforced, appoint judges, and approve bills


Does the Legislative Branch have the power to name federal judges?

No. The President (Executive Branch) nominates (names) federal judges; the Senate (Legislative Branch) has the power to approve or reject the nomination.


Which branch can make judges appointed for life?

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.