Question

once a justice (judge) is appointed by the president and approved by congress they can maintain their job on the supreme court. why did the founding fathers want justices to be able to serve for the remainder of their life? what issues do you see with a person serving a life term

Answer 1

According to www.mentalfloss.com, "The lifetime appointment is designed to ensure that the justices are insulated from political pressure and that the court can serve as a truly independent branch of government. Justices can't be fired if they make unpopular decisions, in theory allowing them to focus on the law rather than politics."

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