Section: American Government: System

56. Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?

Official answer

• To be independent (of politics)
• To limit outside (political) influence

Why

Lifetime service lets justices decide cases independently, free from political pressure.

Answers verified against USCIS materials. Last checked 2026-07-17.

Official source: USCIS — 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025)