Who appoints justices to the Supreme Court?

• A. The President
• B. The Congress
• C. The People
• D. The Chief Justice

Answer: (A)

Power to nominate and appoint Supreme Court justices rests with the President. The President selects a nominee and, with the advice and consent of the Senate, officially appoints the justice. This arrangement blends an executive role with a legislative check, ensuring that a vacancy is filled through careful consideration by both branches. The other options don’t fit because the people don’t vote directly to place justices on the Court, Congress does not appoint Supreme Court justices, and the Chief Justice does not have the authority to appoint new justices. The process is designed so the President initiates the appointment, and the Senate reviews and approves or rejects the choice.