is it a life term?
2007-10-10 13:19:19 · 11 answers · asked by sweethyedreamer213 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The President chooses the Supreme Court Justice...Usually someone that would be to his advantage...and yes Ofa, it is a life term. =)
2007-10-10 13:35:55 · answer #1 · answered by Nebel6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is a lifetime term, but they are not elected they are confirmed by the President and the Senate.
Little interesting fact for you;
The only person to be President AND Chief Justice of the Supreme Court was William Howard Taft, our 27th President.
2007-10-10 13:40:32 · answer #2 · answered by Jack Of All Trades 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Supreme Court justices are not elected. They are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. It is a life time appointment or until they retire.
2007-10-10 13:23:51 · answer #3 · answered by cinsingl83 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The members of the U.S. Supreme Court are not elected; they are appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Their tenure is effectively for life, although the Constitution does NOT say "for life." It just says "during good behavior."
See Article III of the Constitution:
The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behavior, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services a Compensation which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office.
2007-10-10 13:37:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Supreme Court justice is appointed by the Presidfent and only serve until 65 or 70 years old depending upon your country. They cannot serve until their death especially when they can no longer perform the duty to render proper administration of justice due to old age.
2007-10-10 13:24:46 · answer #5 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is a life term as are all Federal Article 3 judgeships.
2007-10-10 13:27:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is their choice, they can retire or hold the seat literally for life. They can not be removed unless they are found guilty of a criminal act or certain medical issues come to light, such as mental instability.
2007-10-10 13:36:09 · answer #7 · answered by Olivia C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is a life term.
In America.
One just died - Justice Rehnquist.
2007-10-10 13:26:03 · answer #8 · answered by Eisbär 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
2007-10-10 13:27:48 · answer #9 · answered by Tarrimarie B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they have to run for re-election like any other candidate when the next term comes about.
2007-10-10 13:23:25 · answer #10 · answered by Belgariad 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋