During the period of the Roman Republic senators were enrolled for life. Former executive officers of state were given life membership of the Senate. However, the censors could suspend or strike off senators for misconduct. During the period of rule by emperors, the emperors appointed the senators.
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No branch serves for life. Some officers and officials serve for life. For example, federal judges serve for life.
john Locke did not believe government should take away the rights of life, liberty, and property.
In most forms of government, particularly in a parliamentary form of government, the head of government (e.g., the prime minister or premier) has the sole right to "hire-and-fire" cabinet ministers.
The Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court is chosen by the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate. There is no specific constitutional requirement for the selection of the Chief Justice, but historically, the President has chosen the most senior member of the Court. Once confirmed, the Chief Justice serves in that role for life or until they choose to retire.
The Justices' rulings would be protected from political inflence/\.