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What will be an ideal response?
The purpose is to allow federal judges to make decisions that are free from political influence and pressure. However, some criticize lifetime appointments because they usually mean that there will be no turnover on the court for long periods of time. Some argue that consequently, a lifetime appointment is inconsistent with democratic values.
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