Federal Judges

question 18

Multiple Choice

Federal judges

• A) are appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate.
• B) are allowed to serve for life, assuming "good behavior."
• C) are elected.
• D) both a and b.

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Definitions:

Immigration

The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country, often for personal, economic, or safety reasons.

Gulf Oil Spill

Environmental disaster that occurred in 2010 after an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig. Hundreds of millions of gallons of oil were spilled into the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in one of the largest environmental calamities in human history.

Deregulation

The reduction or elimination of government power in a particular industry, usually enacted to create more competition within the industry.

Department Of Homeland Security

A federal agency in the United States created in the wake of the September 11 attacks to coordinate national efforts in safeguarding the country against terrorism and responding to natural disasters.