Official USCIS civics question 56 of 128
Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
Official answers (English)
- To be independent (of politics)
- To limit outside (political) influence
The real civics test is oral and answered in English, so official questions and answers always stay in English.
Explanation
English
Lifetime service lets justices make decisions independently, free from political pressure.
Türkçe
Ömür boyu görev, yargıçların siyasi baskıdan uzak, bağımsız kararlar vermesini sağlar.
Español
El cargo vitalicio permite que los jueces decidan de forma independiente, sin presión política.
Memory hint
💡 EN: Life term = independence from politics.
💡 TR: Ömür boyu görev = siyasetten bağımsızlık.
💡 ES: Cargo vitalicio = independencia de la política.
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