Which statement about the selection of federal judges is most accurate?
a. The procedure for appointing federal judges is outlined in Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution.
b. Federal judges serve 8-year terms and can be reappointed to the bench by the president and Senate.
c. Independent commissions oversee the selection of federal judge nominees to prevent accusations of patronage.
d. The most common occupation for federal judge nominees is serving on a state's Supreme Court.
e. Federal judges are nominated by the president and confirmed by a majority of the Senate.
Ans: e. Federal judges are nominated by the president and confirmed by a majority of the Senate.
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