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Official question #45US Citizenship Test
Who appoints federal judges?
Correct answer
The President
Also accepted: The President · President of the United States
Why
The President nominates federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, and the Senate must confirm them. This is one of the checks between the branches.
Answer choices
- AThe President
- BThe Senate Majority Leader
- CVoters in each state
- DThe Chief Justice