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Judges are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate, making them more vulnerable to influenced decision making.
Judges are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate, making them more vulnerable to influenced decision making.
Appointment by the president who appointed them can sway their rulings.
Appointment by the president who appointed them can sway their rulings.
Less frequent turnover creates problems with positions being available for new judges being appointed.
Less frequent turnover creates problems with positions being available for new judges being appointed.
Diminished mental clarity and stamina could impede judges from fully carrying out their assigned duties without age and term limits.
Diminished mental clarity and stamina could impede judges from fully carrying out their assigned duties without age and term limits.
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The statement that best analyzes the disadvantages of lifetime appointments for federal judges is:
Diminished mental clarity and stamina could impede judges from fully carrying out their assigned duties without age and term limits.
This response addresses a specific concern about the potential decline in judges' capacities over time due to aging, which can impact their performance in a role that requires critical thinking and decision-making skills.
