American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

Who has the power to make appointments to federal courts below the Supreme Court in the United States?

1. President.

2. Supreme Court.

3. Congress.

4. State governors.

The correct answer is: President.

The President has the power to make appointments to federal courts below the Supreme Court in the United States. This is outlined in the Constitution and is known as the "Appointments Clause." This gives the President the authority to nominate individuals for these federal court positions, which are then subject to confirmation by the Senate. The other options are incorrect because - The Supreme Court does not have the power to make appointments to federal courts. Their role is to interpret and uphold the law, not to appoint judges. - While Congress plays a significant role in the federal court system, they do not have the power to make appointments to these courts. They can create new courts or change the number of judges, but the appointments are ultimately made by the President. - State governors also do not have the power to make appointments to federal courts. They are only involved in the appointment process for state level courts.