Which body must approve the President's choice for Supreme Court justices?

• A. The Senate
• B. The House
• C. The Supreme Court
• D. Department of Justice

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that presidential picks for the Supreme Court are subject to Senate approval. The President nominates a candidate, but the Senate must confirm the choice before it can take a seat on the Court. This is a constitutional check and balance known as the Senate’s “advice and consent” role, which ensures nominees are vetted and endorsed by a majority of senators. The House doesn’t participate in confirmations, the Supreme Court doesn’t approve its own judges, and the Department of Justice isn’t the body that grants approval.