Question

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which statement accurately analyzes the advantages of lifetime appointments for federal judges? (1 point)

• judges make more connections and can communicate more effectively throughout time.
• judges are more experienced as they stay in the position and can interpret the law more effectively
• judges decisions are not influenced by other branches because they will retain their position even if their ruling is not agreed with
• judges cannot be forced to retire and are able to rule based on their own beliefs.

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Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: "Connections and communication" is not a primary advantage of lifetime appointments. Lifetime appointments aim for judicial independence, not networking.
• Option 2: While experience matters, the key advantage of lifetime appointments is independence from political pressure, not just experience in interpreting law.
• Option 3: Lifetime appointments mean federal judges don't fear losing their position for unpopular rulings, so their decisions aren't influenced by other branches (like executive or legislative) trying to remove them. This aligns with the purpose of lifetime appointments (judicial independence).
• Option 4: Judges should rule based on the law, not "their own beliefs." Lifetime appointments protect from external pressure, not to enable personal belief - based rulings.

Answer:

C. Judges’ decisions are not influenced by other branches because they will retain their position even if their ruling is not agreed with