2025 civics test · Question 55 of 128 · System of Government
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
In Chinese 最高法院大法官任期多久？
Official answers
- (For) life终身
- Lifetime appointment终身任命
- (Until) retirement（直到）退休
Any one of these answers is accepted unless the question asks for more than one.
Why this is the answer
Article III of the Constitution says federal judges hold their offices during good behavior, which in practice means a lifetime appointment. Supreme Court justices serve until they choose to retire, die, or are removed through impeachment. They do not face elections or term limits.