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The Judicial Branch of Government appoints Federal judges.
The Judiciary.
Federal Judges
The term of office for judges in the judicial branch of the US federal government is for life. This means that they serve until retirement, death, or if they are impeached and removed from office. There is no set term limit for federal judges.
The Judicial Branch doesn't elect federal judges. Article III (constitutional) court judges are nominated by the President and approved by the Senate.
Recently, judges and justices appointed on a federal level have prior judicial experience. This has not always been the case.
The Senate.
The Senate.
Establish Justice (^_-)
Judicial Branch.
Congress.
Within the US Federal Government, the executive branch appoints the various judges in the Federal justice system. Supreme Court judges and Federal district judges are appointed by the US President and must be approved by a majority of the US Senate.