Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?

Accepted answers

To be independent (of politics)
To limit outside (political) influence

Explanation

Life terms keep justices independent of political influence.

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Source: USCIS, 2025 version (USCIS M-1778, 09/25)Verified Jul 23, 2026Official PDF

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Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?

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