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Should Federal Judges Serve Until Death?

At the heart of American government is a judiciary designed to operate independently from political pressure. This independence stems from…

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How the President Appoints Federal Officials

A president's ability to shape America's direction rests on the ability to appoint senior leaders of the federal government. This…

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Senate Confirmation vs. Recess Appointments: How Presidents Fill Government Jobs

The President needs to staff thousands of key government positions, from Cabinet secretaries to federal judges to agency heads. The…

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Article III vs. Special Courts: Why Some Federal Judges Get Lifetime Jobs and Others Don’t

When Americans think about federal judges, they usually picture Supreme Court justices with lifetime appointments who can't be fired except…

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