Life tenure for justices allows the court to function independent of the current political climate. As a result of this independence, the Court can deliver controversial or unpopular court decisions, which in turn can lead to debate about the court’s power.
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EK 2.10.A.1
Depth 3Parent ID: BCFE632339C247BE9B969CAA6308A417Standard set: AP US Government & Politics (2023)
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