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Unit 2 – Branches of Government
Topic 2.8
What is a key reason that lifetime appointments for federal judges have continued in the United States?
They make it easier to predict future court decisions.
They allow judges to gain expertise over time.
They ensure gender balance in federal courts over time.
They insulate judges from political pressures.
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