The attorney general is the highest ranking officer of the Department of Justice. They are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate, requiring reconfirmation each presidential term.[1][2]
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| Number | Attorney general | Date confirmed (Vote) | End of tenure (Reason) | Tenure length | President | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|