2007-03-21 12:00:31 · 6 answers · asked by john h 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Life. The term ensures that justices will not be beholden to anyone. They can maintain impartiality.
2007-03-21 12:07:07 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judges on the supreme court serve for life. According to Constitution, they serve on terms of "good Behavior" which pretty much means, they serve for life unless they break the law in some way during a trial, etc. Other than that, they serve until they either resign or die.
2007-03-21 19:06:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless they are impeached, the chief justices serve for life.
2007-03-21 19:40:03 · answer #3 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
life. they can resign or get kicked out if they get in trouble.
2007-03-21 19:12:17 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for life unless they do bad, resign, or die
2007-03-22 09:28:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
till one dies or till they resign.. plane and simple.
2007-03-21 19:08:32 · answer #6 · answered by armando j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋