Question 55 of 128
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
Official USCIS answers
- (For) life
- Lifetime appointment
- (Until) retirement
Why this is the answer
The Constitution says federal judges hold their offices during good behavior, so Supreme Court justices have no fixed term. They can serve for life and may leave only by retiring, dying, or being removed. That is why the official answers include life, lifetime appointment, and retirement.
💡 Memory tip: Remember: Supreme Court justices are not elected, so they do not serve four-year terms—they serve for life.
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.