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The above answer is correct, except for the impeachment part.

Nominees for seats are named by the President and confirmed or rejected by the Senate. Justices have lifetime tenure, but may be impeached - not for "complete" corruption, but for any violation of their oath of office, or any other "high crime or misdemeanor."

2007-03-14 05:38:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

The President nominates a candidate. The Senate approves or rejects the nominee. They are sworn in, and hold that position until they die or resign.

If they're completely corrupt, they can be impeached, but that's the only other limitation.

Edit: This is something that is pretty much NEVER done, so that's why I threw in the "complete" modifier. You have to be completely corrupt for Congress to initiate proceedings. Sorry I tried to inject some realism into the explanation.

2007-03-14 04:30:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0 0

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