Outline the process by which US Supreme Court Justices are appointed.

Upon the death, retirement, resignation or impeachment of a US Supreme Court Justice, the President has the constitutional right to nominate a new justice. In doing so, they will consider ideological positions and judicial philosophy, as well as other social factors. The President receives advice from his own team, as well as the American Bar Association. Once the President has made their decision, the FBI begins the official vetting process. Upon a successful outcome, the Senate Judiciary Committee begins their hearings, in which the nominee answers several rounds of questioning. If most the Committee votes in favour of the nominee, then a vote goes to the Senate as-a-whole. If a majority supports the candidate, then the latter can be sworn in and officially appointed to the Supreme Court. This is usually carried out by an incumbent Chief Justice or Associate Justice of the Court.