0
The Judicial Branch is considered highly independent, but the degree of independence actually varies with the level of the court.
US Supreme Court justices, the highest federal judges, have a high degree of independence.
US Court of Appeals Circuit Court judges have a fair amount of independence. While they are bound by Supreme Court precedents, they are also required to apply their own critical thinking skills to the cases at bar, because the Circuit Courts are the final appellate destination for 99% of federal cases.
US District Court judges have very little independence. Not only are they bound by US Supreme Court precedents, they are also bound by precedents established by the Circuit in which they reside, by Federal Rules of Procedure, and by applicable laws, policies and guidelines. US District Court decisions are supposed to be applied consistently, so trial court judges are left with little room for interpretation.
What else can I help you with?
What constitutional provisions keep federal judges independent of the executive and legislative branches?
none
Federal judges are appointed for what?
What are federal judges appointed for?
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.
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.
Who appoints impartial administrative law judges?
Impartial administrative law judges are typically appointed by federal or state agencies that oversee administrative hearings. In the United States, for instance, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) may oversee the appointment process for federal administrative law judges, while state agencies have their own procedures for selecting judges. These judges are expected to remain unbiased and independent while adjudicating disputes involving the agency's regulations and decisions.
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
Where do the presidents often choose federal judges from?
Presidents often choose federal judges from their own political party.
