Which statement best describes the relationship between judges and other branches of government?

In the U.S. federal system, the president nominates judges and the Senate confirms them, so the executive and legislative branches help put judges in office. Once appointed, federal judges generally serve for life during good behavior and cannot be removed simply because another branch disagrees with a ruling; removal requires impeachment and conviction for misconduct. Thus, the best choice is that the branches install judges but cannot punish them for their rulings.

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