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What does the US Constitution say about Justices holding office 'during good behavior?
Article III, Section 1 of the US Constitution reads:
"Section 1. The judicial power of the United States, shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The judges, both of the supreme and inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behaviour, and shall, at stated times, receive for their services, a compensation, which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office."
The phrase "shall hold their offices during good behavior" has been interpreted to mean justices and judges are afforded a lifetime commission that can only be revoked (by impeachment and conviction) if the justice fails to act with integrity or commits another impeachable offense, as outlined in Article II, Section 4:
"Section 4. The President, Vice President and all civil officers of the United States, shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors."
According to Jon Roland of the Constitution Society, "high crimes and misdemeanors" refers not only to statutory violations, but to "the full range of offenses against the Constitution and against the rights of persons committed. . .which have not been adequately investigated or remedied."
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Judges hold office during good behavior?
Some do. That's what the constitution says about the Supreme Court justices, for example.
Is it in the constitution that the justices are appointed for life?
Not exactly. The Constitution specifies that the justices shall hold their office "during good behavior". Effectively, however, that translates into "for life" ... as long as they don't do something that's so egregious that they get impeached for it.
Where in the Constitution does it say US Supreme Court justices are appointed for life?
According to Article III, Section I, of the Constitution, Supreme Court justices hold their offices "during good behavior," meaning for life, as long as they don't commit an impeachable offense. Qualifying infractions are defined in Article II, Section 4, as "treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors."
How long does the judicial branch stay in office?
According to Article III, Section 1 of the Constitution, judges and justices of the Judicial Branch serve "during good behavior." This means they are appointed for life, unless they are impeached and removed from office.
What is the length of the term of the office for the justices of the United states Supreme Court?
Article III, Section 1, of the US Constitution provides that justices shall hold office "during good behavior," indicating the appointment is for life unless the justice commits a serious offense and is removed by impeachment in the House of Representatives, followed by a trial in the Senate.
Are US Supreme Court justices immune from impeachment?
No. According to Article III of the Constitution, Supreme Court justices serve during "good behavior." They may be impeached for "high crimes and misdemeanors," which may range from serious conflicts of interest or ethics violations to actual criminal offenses. For more information, see Related Questions, below.
How long can a supreme court judge rule?
Justices in the USSC are appointed for life. Supreme Court justices "shall hold their Offices during good Behavior" according to Article III, Section1 of the US Constitution. It's important to understand that while Justices may not be fired or removed from office, thay are subject to impeachment in the same manner and for the same causes that apply to the President of the United States in Article II.
Why is it so hard to remove a justice from the federal court system?
Article III of the Constitution provides justices serve "during good behavior," meaning they have to commit and impeachable offense in order to begin the removal process; otherwise, they may serve indefinitely (for life). Most judges and justices have the good sense (and/or values and respect for the law) not to jeopardize their jobs.
Do US Supreme Court justices serve six-year terms?
No. Article III of the US Constitution states that judges and justices in the federal Judicial Branch serve "during good behavior," meaning they receive a lifetime appointment that can only be revoked if the justice commits an impeachable offense. A Supreme Court justice may be removed from the bench involuntarily if he or she is impeached by the US House of Representatives and convicted at trial in the Senate.
What are the development for first presidential administrations under the constitution?
During the first presidential administrations under the constitution, congress was empowered to determine the number of justices that would preside over the Supreme Court.
Do US Supreme Court Justices have to be reelected periodically?
They are never elected nor are they re-confirmed. The US Supreme Court Justices are appointed for life. They are nominated by the President and then confirmed by the U S Senate.On the other hand, state supreme court justices often have term limitations. In those states where justices are elected or reconfirmed periodically, the reelection process is instituted because justices may be eligible to serve multiple terms, and are placed on the court by general election.
Who can be impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors?
The President and Vice-president and all civil officers of the United States. This is according to Article II, Section 4, Clause 1 of the US Constitution. The term "civil officers" has been interpreted to include federal judges and justices who have lifetime tenure during good behavior under Article III of the Constitution as well.
