Why were federal judges appointed to serve for life?
a. A life term was considered a sign of respect.
b. They were not especially important to the new government.
c. Qualified men were too scarce to continue finding new judges.
d. A life term insulated them from political pressures.
e. They were considered superior to politicians who had to be held accountable to the public.
ANS: D
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