Is Tenure for Life?

A life tenure or service during good behaviour is a term of office that lasts for the office holder's lifetime (in some cases subject to mandatory retirement at a specified age), unless the office holder is removed from office for cause under extraordinary circumstances or decides personally to resign.

Which branch is appointed for life?

At the top of the Judicial Branch is the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has the final say. Federal judges are appointed for life. They can only be removed from office by death or by impeachment from Congress.

Do federal judges serve for life?

Article III of the Constitution governs the appointment, tenure, and payment of Supreme Court justices, and federal circuit and district judges. ... Article III states that these judges “hold their office during good behavior,” which means they have a lifetime appointment, except under very limited circumstances.