2007-03-26 14:07:21 · 6 answers · asked by ahsha w 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Lifetime appointment
2007-03-26 14:10:35 · answer #1 · answered by meathookcook 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The longest career on the Court (so far) was over 36 and 1/2 years -- William O. Douglas, appointed in early 1939 and retired in late 1975.
2007-03-26 21:13:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the term is for life but they can be removed from office, but that has never happened before.
2007-03-26 21:11:17 · answer #3 · answered by eawolfpack04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LIFE. They are appointed for LIFE.
2007-03-26 21:11:51 · answer #4 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its life or till they retire...mostly life. like everyone said...
2007-03-26 21:15:19 · answer #5 · answered by Dude 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Til they die or retire.
2007-03-26 21:11:37 · answer #6 · answered by Eisbär 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋