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A '''Judge''' is a official charged with overseeing court cases and interpreting laws. A judge an instrumental part of [[common law]] [[government]]s, as they have the authority to make binding law. There are several different types of judges with different names in the [[United States]].
A '''Judge''' is a official charged with overseeing court cases and interpreting laws. A judge an instrumental part of [[common law]] [[government]]s, as they have the authority to make binding law. There are several different types of judges with different names in the [[United States]].
Judges are generally appointed by an Executive or elected by the populace for a term of years. [[United States]] [[District Court]] Judges are appointed by the President on the advice and consent of the [[Senate]]. However [[Magistrates]] are appointed by the Judges of each [[District Court]].
Judges are generally appointed by an Executive or elected by the populace for a term of years. [[United States]] [[District Court]] Judges are appointed by the President on the advice and consent of the [[Senate]]. However [[Magistrate]]s are appointed by the Judges of each [[District Court]].
[[category:legal terms]]
[[category:legal terms]]