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Yes. Most states follow similar proceedings to the federal government.
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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.
How many federal court judges have been removed by congress?
As of March 2010, the House of Representatives has impeached nineteen federal judges since the Judicial Branch was established in 1789. Seven judges were removed from office as a result of conviction at their Senate trail. The rest were either acquitted, or resigned before the trial.
Why is it important to the judges to appoint to office rather than elected and that they cannot be removed from office unless impeached?
· The importance of appointing judges is interpretitions of law and will not be subject to change according to a different judge.
Are judges ever elected by the people?
In the U.S., it varies by state. Federal judges are not elected; they are appointed.
What is the only way supreme court judges can resign?
Supreme Court justices can leave office by dying, resigning or retiring. They can also be impeached. There is no single way they can "resign"
What particular officeholder have most been impeached and removed by the congress?
federal judges have most been impeached and removed by congress.
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.
Federal judges have been impeached over the course of American history?
13
What other office holders can be impeached?
All kinds of federal office holders can be impeached. The President is the most well known, but judges are the most common.
How many Federal judges have been impeached over the course of American history?
13
What particular office holders have most often been impeached and removed by congress?
Judges
Why can't judges be removed from office unless impeached?
Federal judges are given life-time appointments so that they will be immune from political pressures.
How can the state chief executive be removed from office?
Yes, he can be impeached and removed by the state legislature.
How long do judges serve on supreme?
For life. They can retire or die on the bench. There is also a clause for crimes where they can be impeached.
Why can't presidents remove Federal judges from office?
To do so would violate Constitutional Law. Federal judges are appointed for life unless they are impeached for criminal actions.
What are the methods of judicial selection for federal appellate judges state appellate judges and state trial court judges?
The methods of judicial selection for federal appellate judges state appellate and state trial judges
What is the term for supreme court judges in the US?
"During good behavior", which means "until they die, retire, or are impeached."
