The president makes the appointment for the federal courts
The President makes all appointments of judges and justices to the federal courts subject to confirmation by the Senate.
Executive branch
The President appoints federal appellate judges to the US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts. These appointments are subject to approval from the Senate.
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 US Senate must approve or disapprove such appointments.
it approves their appointment
The Judiciary Committee is a congressional committee in the United States responsible for overseeing the judicial system, federal courts, and the appointment of federal judges. It plays a key role in shaping legislation related to the judicial branch of government.
Federal district courts have jurisdiction over trials. Federal appeals courts have jurisdiction over appeals from the federal district courts.
Trial by jury is a right in the lower courts that does not apply in appeals courts or the Supreme Court. The jury makes findings of fact and fact is no longer in issue on appeal.
Federal district courts have jurisdiction over trials. Federal appeals courts have jurisdiction over appeals from the federal district courts.
Federal district courts have jurisdiction over trials. Federal appeals courts have jurisdiction over appeals from the federal district courts.
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.