Which of the following is true of judges and justices in the federal court system?
A) They are appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the House of Representatives.
B) They are appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate.
C) They are appointed by the president with the advice and consent of both houses of Congress.
D) They are part of a seniority system that gradually moves them toward the Supreme Court.
E) They are elected by the people every ten years.

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Judges and justices in the federal court system are appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate. This is outlined in Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution. The House of Representatives is not involved in the appointment process.

Which of the Following Is True of Judges and Justices