Question 55 of 128

How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

Accepted Answers

  • • For life
  • • Lifetime appointment
  • • Until retirement

Why This Matters

Federal judges serve for life ('during good behavior') to insulate them from political pressure.

Memory Tip

Supreme Court = for life (or until they retire).

Category

System of Government(American Government)

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