Question

for how long do federal judges hold their positions?
a life
b four years
c until they are fired
d until a new president takes office
federal judges are ______.
a approved by the president
b nominated by the president
c approved by the supreme court
d nominated by the supreme court
the power to impeach federal judges is ______.
a a \check and balance\ power
b an unconstitutional use of authority
c the only way to stop being a federal judge
d left to the executive branch of government

Explanation:

First Question: For how long do federal judges hold their positions?

Federal judges in the US hold their positions for life (during good behavior), unless they resign, retire, or are impeached. Option B (four years) is typical for some political positions like the President's term but not judges. Option C is incorrect as they can't be fired arbitrarily. Option D is incorrect as their tenure isn't tied to a President's term.

Federal judges are nominated by the President and then confirmed by the Senate. Option A is incorrect as the President nominates, and the Senate approves. Option C is incorrect as the Supreme Court doesn't approve federal judges (except for its own members' confirmation, but the process is nomination by President and Senate approval). Option D is incorrect as the Supreme Court doesn't nominate federal judges.

The power to impeach federal judges is part of the system of checks and balances (Legislative branch - House impeaches, Senate tries). Option B is incorrect as impeachment is constitutional. Option C is incorrect as judges can also resign/retire. Option D is incorrect as impeachment power is with the Legislative (House) and trial by Senate, not Executive.

Answer:

A. life

Second Question: Federal judges are ______.