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What are federal judges appointed for?
Generally, federal judges in the United States, including Supreme Court Justices and other appellate and district court judges, receive an annual salary of around $220,000. It is uncommon for judges to receive a salary as high as $400,000, which is above the typical salary range for judges.
Not in the US. Federal judges are appointed. not elected.
The Senate has no check on the appointments of federal judges.
For federal judges, the answer is Congress. Federal judges can be impeached by the House of Representatives and tried by the Senate.
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The Judicial Branch of Government appoints Federal judges.
No, while federal judges hold their appointments during "good behavior", state judges do not necessarily have that luxury. Some state judges are elected.
No. Federal judges are appointed by the President with confirmation by the Senate.
The methods of judicial selection for federal appellate judges state appellate and state trial judges
Presidents often choose federal judges from their own political party.