Question 45 of 128 American Government
Who appoints federal judges?
Answers USCIS accepts
- The President (of the United States)
Give any one of these answers at your interview.
The President of the United States appoints federal judges.
What it means
The President nominates federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, and the Senate must approve (confirm) them.
The test answer is simply “the President.”
Memory tip: President picks, Senate confirms.
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Who appoints federal judges?
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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: .