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Question 36 • PBCSD_CR_2106315_US_Government_for Credit_Recovery_2015

What is one argument in favor of federal judges having lifetime appointments?

Answer

A

Judges can push their own political agendas.

B

Judges can retire when their political party is in power.

C

Judges can be chosen for age instead of experience.

D

Judges can rule on cases without fearing retribution.

Explanation

Lifetime appointments help federal judges remain independent. Because they do not have to win re-election or worry about losing their jobs over unpopular decisions, they can rule on cases without fearing retribution. That is the argument described by choice D.

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