

Human: one thing i've never understood is why supreme court judges are given lifetime appointments.  i think that's silly.

Assistant:  There are several reasons why the Supreme Court of the United States, as well as many other supreme or constitutional courts, operates under a system of life tenure



Human: one thing i've never understood is why supreme court judges are given lifetime appointments.  i think that's silly.

Assistant:  The rationale behind granting Supreme Court judges lifetime appointments is rooted in the need for judicial independence and stability. When judges serve for life, they
