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Here is the oath of federal judges and US Supreme Court justices:
"I, _________ (name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will administer justice without respect to persons, and do equal right to the poor and to the rich, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a __________ (title) under the Constitution and laws of the United States. So help me God."
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Why do the present members of the congress and federal judges take an oath to defend the constitution of the us?
so they will show that they are responsible for our country
Who do federal judges serve?
Federal judges are employed by the US government and take an Oath to uphold the Constitution. Technically, the serve the rule of law, not the government or the people.
Federal judges are appointed for what?
What are federal judges appointed for?
Why can the president choose to make an affirmation rather than an oath?
The US Constitution gives this choice of wording in the required oath of office.
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.
Who administers the oath?
That really depends upon the oath. Generally speaking, judges administer them for legal purposes.
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.
