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Unlike elected officials, federal judges are appointed for life appointed by the states commissioned for a two-year term commissioned for a six-year term

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Unlike elected officials, federal judges are "appointed for life", although it should be noted that they can be removed from their post for "bad behavior"--meaning if they stray from their oath. 
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