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To avoid having the judiciary, which has broad interpretive as well as enforcement and punishment powers, from being beholden to a constituency of electors like our two other branches of government. It is the only way to ensure that judges of mens fate are not swayed from their objectivity or corrupted the pressures of their subjective electors while trying to get elected. Also, given the high backlog of cases most judges have, forcing them to campaign on a 2 or 4 year cycle would take them out of the courtroom ensuring that the wheels of justice grind to a halt.

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What is the term of office in the judicial branch of the US federal government?

The term of office for judges in the judicial branch of the US federal government is for life. This means that they serve until retirement, death, or if they are impeached and removed from office. There is no set term limit for federal judges.


Which members of the government serve for life?

No branch serves for life. Some officers and officials serve for life. For example, federal judges serve for life.


Who appoints the federal judges to serve for life?

The president nominates a person who must be approved by congress.


How long do federal judges serve once they become a federal judge?

A federal judge, serves as long as they want. They have Life Time appointments. There are 840 federal judges and each one has been chosen by a former or current president..most serve for 10, 20, 30, even 40 years. We still have federal judges that were appointed by Nixon


How many years can a justices work?

federal justices are appointed for life or until they resign Depends on the type of justice you are refering to - Federal judges serve for life after their Presidential appointment. State judges serve limited terms as they are elected - terms vary depending on jurisdiction


How long does the Federal judicial branch serve their position?

The judicial branch is one of the branches that forms our government. It is not an individual person, but a permanent third of government. It does not serve terms. Individuals within the branch serve terms based on their position.


How many terms may a judge serve?

Federal judges are appointed for life. There are no terms for them. Terms for state judges are determined by the constitution of the specific state.


What is the length of a federal judge's term?

Federal judges serve for life unless they commit a crime.


Do judges run as democrats or republicans when they attempt re-election?

Federal judges serve for life and are not elected or re-elected. Judges who are elected usually run under some party affiliation.


The president appoints judges for. life?

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What is the term limit of judges serving on the US Court of Federal Claims?

Judges of the US Court of Federal Claims serve fifteen-year renewable terms.The US Court of Federal Claims is one of the US Special Courts Congress organized under its authority in Article I of the Constitution. Judges of US Special Courts serve fifteen-year renewable terms.


Who is responsible for nominating individuals to be federal judges serve as ambassador and work in federal department?

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