Q. 44 / 128American Government → Branches of Government
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?
OFFICIAL ANSWER
- (For) life
- Lifetime appointment
- Until retirement
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Context
The Constitution grants life tenure to ensure judicial independence—Justices can make unpopular decisions without fear of losing their jobs. This differs from elected officials and most appointed positions, which have fixed terms. The average tenure has grown from about fifteen years in the early Republic to over twenty-five years today, as life expectancy has increased.
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