Judges who serve on federal courts, including those appointed to serve on the Supreme Court. They are responsible for interpreting laws and applying them fairly in individual cases.
Related terms
Judicial Activism: When judges interpret laws broadly based on their personal beliefs or societal implications.
Judicial Restraint: When judges interpret laws narrowly and defer to the decisions of elected officials.
Confirmation Process: The procedure by which justices are appointed, involving nomination by the President and confirmation by the Senate.