Judicial power—the power to decide cases and controversies—is vested in the Supreme Court and inferior courts established by Congress. The judges must be appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate, hold office during good behavior and receive compensations that may not be diminished during their continuance in office. If a court's judges do not have such attributes, the court may not exercise the judicial power of the United States. Courts exercising the judicial power are called "constitutional courts."
In what branch is the ability to try legal cases placed? Who nominates justices for the U.S. Supreme Court? Who must approve presidential appointees to the Supreme Court? What is the term for judicial institutions exercising their power? What is the power given to the supreme court and lower courts called? Who appoints a judge? Who gives the President advice and consent for a judge appointment?