Which of the following is true about the Supreme Court justices? (5 points) 1. The Chief Justice and associate justices serve for life or until resignation. 2. The Congress can rem... Which of the following is true about the Supreme Court justices? (5 points) 1. The Chief Justice and associate justices serve for life or until resignation. 2. The Congress can remove a justice with the president's consent. 3. The Chief Justice serves for life, and the associate justices have set terms. 4. The Congress has decreased the size of the Supreme Court over time.
Understand the Problem
The question asks which statement about the Supreme Court justices is true. It presents multiple options for consideration, and seeks to identify the correct statement regarding the terms and powers associated with the justices.
Answer
The Chief Justice and associate justices serve for life or until resignation.
The Chief Justice and associate justices serve for life or until resignation.
Answer for screen readers
The Chief Justice and associate justices serve for life or until resignation.
More Information
Supreme Court justices, including both the Chief Justice and associate justices, serve for life under Article III of the U.S. Constitution unless they choose to resign, retire, or are impeached and removed.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming that justices have term limits or can be removed easily by the president or Congress, but they serve for life to ensure independence.
Sources
- Supreme Court of the United States - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- About the Supreme Court | United States Courts - uscourts.gov
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