Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
Pick an answer
Correct!
Not quite. The correct answer is highlighted.
Correct answer to question 56: To be independent (of politics)
Acceptable answers:
- To be independent (of politics)
- To limit outside (political) influence
Why
A lifetime appointment lets justices rule on the law without worrying about the next election or about pleasing whoever appointed them.
Updated: November 2026
Be ready for your interviewFree for iPhone and Android
