Members of the Federal Judiciary Are

question 3

Multiple Choice

Members of the federal judiciary are

• A)elected to office for life by the senates of the states where the courts are located.
• B)appointed by the president and confirmed by majority vote of the U.S. Senate.
• C)designated in a binding recommendation by the senior senator of the state where the court is located.
• D)required to retire at age 70.

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