Who nominates federal judges and ambassadors?
The president nominates federal judges and ambassadors.
Short AnswerThe president
Explanation
How Congress WorksArticle II, Section 2 says the president shall nominate, and with the advice and consent of the Senate appoint, ambassadors, judges of the Supreme Court and other officers.
Source
- U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 ↗
…he shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States…
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