Which body confirms appointments to the Supreme Court?

Which body confirms appointments to the Supreme Court?

• A. Legislative
• B. Executive
• C. Judicial
• D. Electoral College

Answer: (A)

The Senate—the Legislative branch—confirms Supreme Court appointments. Under the Constitution, the President nominates a candidate, but the Senate must give its advice and consent before the nomination becomes official. This creates a constitutional check on executive power and a deliberate, majority-vote approval process after usually holding hearings and a full Senate vote. The Judicial branch interprets laws, the Executive branch makes nominations, and the Electoral College selects the President, not the justices.

The Senate—the Legislative branch—confirms Supreme Court appointments. Under the Constitution, the President nominates a candidate, but the Senate must give its advice and consent before the nomination becomes official. This creates a constitutional check on executive power and a deliberate, majority-vote approval process after usually holding hearings and a full Senate vote. The Judicial branch interprets laws, the Executive branch makes nominations, and the Electoral College selects the President, not the justices.