Civics Test Question 45: Who appoints federal judges?
A question from the 2025 civics test, with the answers USCIS publishes and our explanation.
Translation
45
Who appoints federal judges?谁任命联邦法官？¿Quién nombra a los jueces federales?
Official answers
Any one of these is correct.
The President (of the United States)（美国）总统El presidente (de los Estados Unidos)
Explanation
The President appoints federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, and the Senate must confirm them. This is how the executive and legislative branches check the judicial branch.
Memory tip
💡 The President nominates; the Senate confirms.
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