What is the reason for giving the president the power to make federal judge appointments?

A. The acting president appoints federal judges as a way to enforce the system of checks and balances.
B. The acting president appoints federal judges that will carry out their wishes after they have left office.
C. The acting president appoints federal judges to make the executive branch more powerful than the legislative branch.
D. The acting president appoints federal judges so they can choose individuals who will rule on cases in their favor.

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The most accurate answer would be:

A. The acting president appoints federal judges as a way to enforce the system of checks and balances.

The Constitution grants the president the authority to appoint federal judges, but this power is balanced by the Senate's role in confirming those appointments. This process is designed to ensure that no single branch of government becomes too powerful and that judicial appointments reflect a broader consensus.