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The United States Supreme Court building - Washington, D.C., USA

Why are U.S. Supreme Court justices appointed for life?

Source: Big Think

Should Supreme Court justices be subject to term limits or do their lifetime appointments ensure they are free from outside influences? Read the editorial to learn more about Supreme Court justices.

This entry was posted in Building a Democracy and tagged Culture & Society, History, Opinion on February 1, 2020 by Daniella Navarro.

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