WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley issued the following news release:
Q: Why are Article III judges confirmed by the Senate?
A: Our system of checks and balances is a founding doctrine enshrined in our Constitution that limits government overreach and gives sovereignty to the people. Article III of the Constitution outlines the authority of the federal judiciary, often called the third branch of the federal government. Dividing the appointment process between the executive branch (the president) and the legislative branch (the Senate) is a stroke of genius by our nation's founders to prevent one person or one branch from having unilateral control of the federal judiciary. Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution authorizes the pr...