Who has the authority to appoint federal judges?

• A. The Senate
• B. The President
• C. The Supreme Court
• D. The Attorney General

Answer: (B)

The President has the authority to appoint federal judges. The President nominates individuals to serve on the federal judiciary, and those nominees must be confirmed by the Senate before they can take office. This arrangement creates a check and balance: the Senate reviews and approves the President’s picks. Once confirmed, a judge receives a commission from the President and serves for life (subject to impeachment). The Senate does not appoint judges, it only confirms nominees; the Supreme Court does not have appointment power, and the Attorney General does not appoint judges.