Federal judges are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate. This process is outlined in Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution. While Congress plays a role in the process, they do not directly appoint federal judges. Federal judges are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate. This is outlined in Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution.

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Federal judges are:

A) nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
B) nominated by the president and confirmed by both houses of Congress.
C) appointed by Congress, subject to presidential veto.
D) appointed by the chief justice.
E) appointed by the president subject only to legislative veto.

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