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The constitution directs that the president of the united states shall nominate a judge for appointment to the supreme court, which the __________ must confirm.

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Answer: United States Senate
According to Article II, Section 2 Clause 2 (Appointment Clause) of the United States Constitution, the US President is given authority to nominate and with the "advice and consent" of the United States Senate, appoint certain public officials. Ambassadors, public Ministers and Consuls, and judges of the Supreme Court are some public officials mentioned in this clause.
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