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Which part of the U.S. government has the power to

decide how many lower federal courts and federal judges
there will be?
O Supreme Court
O President
O Department of Justice
O Congress

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Final answer:

The part of the U.S. government that decides the number of lower federal courts and federal judges is Congress.


Step-by-step explanation:

The part of the U.S. government that has the power to decide how many lower federal courts and federal judges there will be is Congress.

This power is granted to Congress by the Constitution. Article III, Section 1 of the Constitution gives Congress the authority to establish and organize the lower federal courts. It also allows Congress to determine the number of judges in these courts.

For example, Congress has the power to create new federal courts or abolish existing ones. It can also increase or decrease the number of federal judges. This process is known as court packing or court expansion/reduction.


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