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confirmation of justices and judges  

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  • Power granted to the U.S. Senate by the Constitution to approve or reject nominees for federal judgeships, including seats on the Supreme Court. Article 2 of the Constitution states that the president shall appoint Court justices by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. [Source: Student's Guide to the Supreme Court; Confirmation of Justices and Judges]

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