Appointing Judges

Definition

Appointing judges refers to the process of selecting and nominating individuals to serve as judges in federal courts, including Supreme Court justices. The responsibility for appointing judges lies with the President of the United States, who nominates candidates for judicial positions.

Related terms

Confirmation Process: This term refers to the step where nominees for federal judgeships go through a confirmation process by the Senate Judiciary Committee and then receive approval from the full Senate.

Lifetime Appointment: This term describes how federal judges, once appointed and confirmed, serve on their respective courts for life or until they choose to retire.

Judicial Nominee: A judicial nominee is an individual selected by the President as a potential candidate for appointment as a judge in federal courts.