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The Supreme Court of the United States - A. Gardner, photographer. LCCN2002698712
USCIS Civics · Question 55 of 128

How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

Official Answer

(For) life

Also accepted: Lifetime appointment · (Until) retirement

In plain English

Supreme Court justices serve for life. This is called a lifetime appointment. A justice keeps the job until retirement, or for their whole life. They do not have to run for election. Supreme Court justices serve for life.

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The Supreme Court of the United States - A. Gardner, photographer. LCCN2002698712
The Supreme Court of the United States - A. Gardner, photographer. LCCN2002698712Alexander Gardner, via Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Image: The Supreme Court of the United States - A. Gardner, photographer. LCCN2002698712 — Alexander Gardner, via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.Answers verbatim from USCIS M-1778 (09/25)