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For how long do federal judges serve?
Federal judges are given lifetime tenure during periods of good behavior. This is to prevent any influence of their decisions.
How many judges serve on the US court of Federal claims?
16
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.
Are judges ever elected by the people?
In the U.S., it varies by state. Federal judges are not elected; they are appointed.
Why do you select federal judges?
The Constitution of the United States establishes the Judicial Branch of government and provides that while the President nominates people to serve as judges, the Unites States Senate must consider those nominations and give the person its "Advice and Consent." This is called the confirmation process. This method of picking federal judges is part of the original Constitution, probably because the Founders were trying to isolate the Judiciary from as many political pressures as possible with these lifetime appointments where their compensation cannot be reduced during a Judges term of office.
