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Not just anybody can do the job of a federal judge, but according to the United States Constitution just about anybody can be appointed. The lesson outlines the process and requirements for becoming a federal judge, focusing on the appointment and confirmation process. Scholars of criminology explore the different types of judges and the factors that lead to their appointment.
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CCSS:
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Concepts
judges, the executive branch, the judicial branch, the judicial system, the federal court system, the federal government, judicial review, courts, the united states constitution, the united states government, constitutional law, the united states senate, checks and balances, the separation of powers, criminology, senators
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign the resource for students to research definitions of key terms
- Supplement classroom activities with the page as an outside reading assignment
Classroom Considerations
- The page is part of a series of five lessons on the organization of the Federal Courts
- Some of the information in the lesson relates specifically to the state of Missouri
- Reading level is better for high schoolers
Pros
- Interactive quiz is an effective four-question assessment
- The highlighted key terms link to a glossary of definitions to help clarify the concept
Cons
- The font size is small, and the navigation is not intuitive