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  1. www.uscourts.gov › judges-judgeships › about-federalAbout Federal Judges | United States Courts

    Article III of the Constitution governs the appointment, tenure, and payment of Supreme Court justices, and federal circuit and district judges. These judges, often referred to as “Article III judges,” are nominated by the president and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

  2. constitutioncenter.org › the-constitution › articlesInterpretation: Article III, Section One | Constitution Center

    We can assume that these judges do not have the power to enact legislation—the Congress has the federal “legislative Powers”—or the power to enforce the laws that Congress enacts—that’s the President’s job.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › United_States_federal_judgeUnited States federal judge - Wikipedia

    [ 1] Powers and duties. The primary function of the federal judges is to resolve matters brought before the United States federal courts. Most federal courts in the United States are courts of limited jurisdiction, meaning that they hear only cases for which jurisdiction is authorized by the United States constitution or federal statutes. [ 2]

  4. www.uscourts.gov › about-federal-courts › court-roleCourt Role and Structure | United States Courts

    • Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States. Article III of the U.S. Constitution created the Supreme Court and authorized Congress to pass laws establishing a system of lower courts.
    • Courts of Appeals. There are 13 appellate courts that sit below the U.S. Supreme Court, and they are called the U.S. Courts of Appeals. The 94 federal judicial districts are organized into 12 regional circuits, each of which has a court of appeals.
    • District Courts. The nation’s 94 district or trial courts are called U.S. District Courts. District courts resolve disputes by determining the facts and applying legal principles to decide who is right.
    • Bankruptcy Courts. Federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases involving personal, business, or farm bankruptcy. This means a bankruptcy case cannot be filed in state court.

  5. www.uscourts.gov › faqs-federal-judgesFAQs: Federal Judges | United States Courts

    Who appoints federal judges? Supreme Court justices, court of appeals judges, and district court judges are nominated by the President and confirmed by the United States Senate, as stated in the Constitution.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Federal_judiciary_of_theFederal judiciary of the United States - Wikipedia

    Federal judges, like Supreme Court justices, are appointed by the president with the consent of the Senate to serve until they resign, are impeached and convicted, retire, or die. Under Article I of the federal Constitution, Congress also has the power to establish other tribunals, which are usually quite specialized, within the executive ...

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  8. judiciallearningcenter.org › about-federal-judgesUnited States Federal Judges | The Judicial Learning Center

    The U.S. Supreme Court is an Article III court. Justices are appointed by the president and are subject to confirmation by the Senate. They serve a life term. There are currently eight Associate Justices on the Supreme Court and one Chief Justice of the United States.

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