| − | A judge is a person who presides over a court case. In the [[United States]], there are many different types of judges, some appointed by executives (such as Governors or the President) and subject to confirmation by a legislative chamber, and some elected. | + | A '''Judge''' is a official charged with overseeing court cases and interpreting laws. They are an instrumental part of common law governments, as they have the authority to make binding law. There are several different types of judges with different names in the [[United States]] |