American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Who is responsible for appointing federal judges in the United States?

President.
Congress.
Supreme Court.
State governors.

The correct answer is: President.

The President is responsible for appointing federal judges in the United States. This is a significant power granted to the executive branch by the Constitution, giving the President the ability to shape the judicial branch. Congress does not have the power to directly appoint judges, but they do have the authority to approve or reject the President's nominees. The Supreme Court does not have a role in appointing federal judges, as they are members of the judicial branch, not the executive branch. State governors are responsible for appointing judges at the state level, not the federal level. Overall, the President holds the ultimate responsibility for appointing federal judges in the United States.