Can Federal Judges Be Removed from Office Because of Unpopular

question 70

Multiple Choice

Can federal judges be removed from office because of unpopular decisions?

• A) Yes, as written in the Constitution.
• B) Yes, given that the public can vote them out of office.
• C) No, impeachment is largely reserved for ethical violations.
• D) No, federal judges can never be removed from office.

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