U.S. Judiciary System Overview

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Which of the following officials have a term length of four years?

  • Bankruptcy Judges
  • United States Attorneys (correct)
  • United States Marshals (correct)
  • All of the above

What is the primary role of a United States Attorney?

  • To maintain courtroom order during trials.
  • To serve legal papers to defendants.
  • To appoint bankruptcy judges.
  • To enforce federal laws and prosecute cases. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a function of a United States Marshal?

  • Securing jurors
  • Serving legal papers
  • Maintaining courtroom order
  • Appointing bankruptcy judges (correct)

How does the process of selecting United States Attorneys differ from the process of selecting United States Marshals?

<p>United States Attorneys are selected by the President and Senate, while United States Marshals are appointed by district court judges. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the Constitution require cooperation between the President and the Senate in judicial appointments?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Bankruptcy Judges

Judges appointed by district court judges for 14-year terms.

United States Attorneys

Prosecutors appointed by the President and Senate for federal judicial districts.

United States Marshals

Officers selected by the President and Senate to enforce court orders and maintain order.

Role of United States Attorneys

Represent the government in criminal and civil lawsuits.

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Term Lengths for Judicial Positions

Bankruptcy judges serve 14 years while U.S. Attorneys and marshals serve 4 years.

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