Federal judges are

A. confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
B. nominated by the president.
C. appointed for an indefinite period, providing they maintain "good behavior."
D. all of these: nominated by the president, confirmed by the U.S. Senate, and appointed for an indefinite period providing they maintain "good behavior."
E. None of these answers is correct.


Answer: D

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