Supreme Court justices were given tenure subject to good behavior by the framers of the Constitution in order to ensure that
A. justices are free from direct political pressures
B. justices remain accountable to the public
C. justices are encouraged to make politically popular decisions
D. cooperation between the judicial and legislative branches is assured
E. Presidents are encouraged to seek younger nominees for the Supreme Court
Answer: A. justices are free from direct political pressures
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A. 0
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
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