The Senate has no check on the appointments of federal judges.
it approves their appointment
The Senate has no check on the appointments of federal judges.
it approves their appointment
The Senate must consent to the appointment of judges to Federal courts including the US Supreme Court, the US Courts of Appeals, US District Courts, and the Court of International Trade.
The U.S. Senate confirms the appointment all federal judges including the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Congress establishes lower federal courts Congress can impeach and remove federal judges
The president's power to nominate federal judges is a check on the judicial branch by the executive branch.
nominates Supreme Court justices and federal judges veto (novenet)
The FBI conducts a background check prior to nomination and submits a report to the US Attorney General's office for review. The US Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General also consider information about credentials from the American Bar Association, and read historical documents the potential nominee has authored, such as journal articles and opinions. Once a nomination is made, the US Attorney General's office submits a report and exhibits to the Senate Judiciary Committee. US District Court judges are subject to less scrutiny because their appointment is often initiated by Senators from their home state. The practice of Senatorial courtesy carries considerable weight in the appointment of federal trial court judges.
By appointing Article III federal judges to the Judicial Branch, and by granting pardons (may not grant a pardon for an impeachment).
One example of the Judicial Branch checking the Legislative Branch would be the Supreme Court declaring a law unconstitutional and overturning the legislation.
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.