Explain why the Framers gave federal judges life tenure
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Discuss the Framers' concern that an elected judiciary would be partisan and beholden to the will of the electorate.
2. Explain how a life term enables judges to decide cases based on their merits without concern for the popularity of the decision.
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Third party candidates
A) receive some federal funding if they obtain 5 percent or more of the popular vote. B) are not eligible for federal funding. C) receive federal funding comparable to the Democratic and Republican candidates. D) do not have to abide by the campaign contribution limits. E) receive more federal funding than the Democrats and Republicans, in an effort to level the playing field.
A committee appointed by the governor and convened between legislative sessions to study a major policy issue would be considered a __________ committee
a. procedural b. select c. conference d. standing