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There is no set term of office. According to the Constitution, "The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour," which means that they are appointed for life, until they voluntarily retire, or die, or are impeached. No Supreme Court justice has ever been impeached; some retire, but more die in office.
There are proposals that SC justices should be appointed to fixed terms; this would require a Constitutional amendment, of course. The most common suggestion is for each Justice to serve for 18 years; with the current SC of 9 justices (this number can be changed by Congress) this would bring one retirement and one new justice every 2 years.
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∙ 8y agoA Justice of the US Supreme Court is appointed by the President and approved by Congress. It is a lifetime appointment, until they voluntarily retire, or die, or are impeached.
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How long do judges on the supreme court judge serve?
A justice on the supreme court serves a life term.
Who appoints justice of the supreme court and how long is their term?
490 years
What is the term limit for a Supreme Court justice?
There is no specific term limit for a Supreme Court justice. They are appointed for life, unless they choose to retire or are impeached.
What is another name for the supreme court?
Another name for the supreme court is the highest court or the highest judicial body in a country.
What president served full term but never nominated a supreme court justice?
Jimmy Carter was the only full-term president who did not have the opportunity to appoint a supreme court justice.
How long is the term of office for an Illinois Supreme Court justice?
An Illinois supreme court justice serves a length of ten years.
What is the length of the term for supreme court justice?
Justices are appointed to the Supreme Court for life or until they voluntarily retire.
How many years is supreme court justice appointed for?
For life
How long is a term in offices for a supreme court justice?
they serve the supreme court for a life long termFederal judges, including Supreme Court justices, are appointed for life. They leave office by resigning/retiring, impeachment, or death.For Life, but they can be impeached or retire at their own request.
How long does supreme court justice hold position?
A Supreme Court justice holds their position for life, unless they voluntarily retire or are impeached and removed from office. The Constitution does not specify a term limit for Supreme Court justices.
What is the term for a judge who sits on the us supreme court?
Chief of Justice
How long is a term in office of a supreme court justice or a federal judge?
Until they retire, die, or are removed from office by Congress.
