Question 56
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Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
Supreme Court justices serve for life, so they can make decisions based only on the law, without worrying about losing their job for political reasons. Justices need lifetime appointments to be independent of politics and any outside influence. This principle keeps them free from pressure by presidents, Congress, or elections.
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