Q. 45 / 128American Government → Branches of Government
Supreme Court Justices serve for life. Why?
OFFICIAL ANSWER
- To be independent (of politics)
- To limit outside (political) influence
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Context
The Framers adopted lifetime tenure in Article III to separate the judiciary from the political branches. Federal judges can only be removed through impeachment, ensuring they answer to the Constitution rather than public opinion or partisan interests. This design reflects Enlightenment ideals about independent courts as checks on majority tyranny.
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