Question 56 of 128

Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?

Accepted Answers

  • • To be independent of politics
  • • To limit outside political influence

Why This Matters

Lifetime appointments mean justices don't need to worry about re-election or pleasing politicians, allowing them to make independent decisions.

Memory Tip

Life terms = independence from political pressure.

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System of Government(American Government)

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