Question 56 of 128
Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
Official USCIS answers
- To be independent (of politics)
- To limit outside (political) influence
Why this is the answer
Justices serve for life so they do not need to run for office or worry about political pressure. This helps them decide cases based on the law and protects the Court from outside political influence.
💡 Memory tip: Life tenure means no campaign and no political pressure.
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.