How are federal judges appointed, and how are the roles of judges different from those of legislators or executives?
Judges are appointed to office by the President of the United States, with approval of the U.S. Senate. Judges interpret (more).
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The President of the United States is the head of state and is the commander-in-chief of the US armed forces. He is charged with execution of federal law, and appointing executive, diplomatic and judiciary officials. The president is indirectly elected to a four-year term with a two-term limit. The current President of the United States is the Honorable Barack Obama.
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