The framers of the original Constitution thought that which of the following would best protect judicial independence?
(A) Presidential nomination and senatorial confirmation
(B) The circuit-riding system
(C) An odd number of Supreme Court justices
(D) Judicial impeachments
(E) Life tenure during good behavior
Ans: (E) Life tenure during good behavior
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