Appointment Process for Federal Judges
There’s been a lot of discussion recently about the appointment of federal judges, including the qualifications required to do the job and the confirmation process. Because they serve for life, federal judicial appointments are one of a President’s most enduring legacies. This article will take a non-partisan look at the federal judicial appointment process.
Nomination Process
Federal District Court Judges, Circuit Court of Appeals Judges and Supreme Court Judges are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. They are lifetime appointments under the Constitution, which means the judges serve until death, impeachment, or retirement. They “hold their offices during good behavior” under Article III, section 1 of the Constitution.
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