it approves their appointment
The Senate has no check on the appointments of federal judges.
The Senate has no check on the appointments of federal judges.
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.
it approves their appointment
The Senate, one of two houses in the Legislative Branch, has the power to give their 'advice and consent' to all Presidential appointments. They also must consent to treaties.
The Senate is the branch of Congress that must approve the President's choices for cabinet members and federal judges. This process involves confirmation hearings and a vote, where a simple majority is required for approval. The Senate's role serves as a check on the President's appointments, ensuring they are suitable for their positions.
Congress establishes lower federal courts Congress can impeach and remove federal judges
Congress must approve federal judge appointments
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)
By appointing Article III federal judges to the Judicial Branch, and by granting pardons (may not grant a pardon for an impeachment).
The legislative Branch can check the Judicial branch in that Congress can approve the Judicial appointments, they can also impeach judges and remove them from office.