Asked by noah

Which explains why Supreme Court justices are given lifetime appointments?

They give justices original jurisdiction.
They protect justices from political pressure.
They connect justices to appellate courts.
They provide justices with unlimited power.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
They protect justices from political pressure.

Lifetime appointments (hold office during "good Behaviour" under Article III) are intended to insulate justices from political influence so they can decide cases impartially and uphold the Constitution without fear of removal for unpopular decisions.