Question 56 of 128 American Government
Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
Answers USCIS accepts
- To be independent (of politics)
- To limit outside (political) influence
Give any one of these answers at your interview.
Supreme Court justices serve for life to be independent of politics and to limit outside political influence.
What it means
Because justices do not need to run for election or worry about losing their jobs, they can decide cases fairly, based on the law, without political pressure.
Say “to be independent” or “to limit outside influence.”
Memory tip: For life = free from political pressure.
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Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: .