Civics test question 45 of 128 · System of Government
Who appoints federal judges?
Official USCIS answers
Give any one of these answers.
- The President of the United States
Why this is the answer
The President appoints federal judges, including Supreme Court justices. The Senate must also approve them, which is an example of separation of powers.
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Answers that are not correct
These wrong answers are common mix-ups. They are not accepted at the interview.
- The Supreme Court
- The Senate
- State governors
- Congress
More questions on this topic
- 42. Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
- 43. Who signs bills to become laws?
- 44. Who vetoes bills?
- 46. The executive branch has many parts. Name one.
- 47. What does the President's Cabinet do?
- 48. What are two Cabinet-level positions?
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