Who appoints federal judges?

The president, with Senate confirmation.

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Why: The president appoints federal judges, and the Senate confirms them.

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Answer: The president, with Senate confirmation. The president appoints federal judges, and the Senate confirms them.

  1. Federal government of the United States en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_government_of_the_United_States
    all federal judges are to be appointed by the president and confirmed by the United States Senate
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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