Who appoints federal judges?

• A. The President with Senate approval.
• B. The Chief Justice alone.
• C. The Speaker of the House.
• D. The Governor of the state.

Answer: (A)

The President nominates federal judges and the Senate confirms. The Constitution gives the President the power to nominate judges “by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate,” so no federal judge can take office without the Senate’s approval. This setup creates a check and balance: the executive selects a candidate, but the legislative branch reviews and approves them.

The Chief Justice does not appoint federal judges, and neither the Speaker of the House nor a state governor has a role in federal judicial appointments. Those roles are reserved for the President and the Senate.