Federal judiciary of the United States

The federal judiciary of the United States is one of the three branches of the federal government of the United States organized under the United States Constitution and laws of the federal government. Article III of the Constitution requires the establishment of a Supreme Court and permits the Congress to create other federal courts and place limitations on their jurisdiction. Article III federal judges are appointed by the president with the consent of the Senate to serve "during good behavior", interpreted as until they resign, are impeached and convicted, retire, or die.