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How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

For life, a lifetime appointment.

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  1. Six years
  2. Ten years
  3. For life ✔

Why: USCIS describes their service as for life, a lifetime appointment, or until retirement. Unlike elected officials, justices do not serve fixed terms.

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Answer: For life. USCIS describes their service as for life, a lifetime appointment, or until retirement. Unlike elected officials, justices do not serve fixed terms.

  1. USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version) www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/questions-and-answers/2025-Civics-Test-128-Questions-and-Answers.pdf
    How long do Supreme Court justices serve? (For) life. Lifetime appointment. (Until) retirement
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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