Independence of the Judiciary 1. When they were under English rule, the American colonists had considerable experience with courts that they considered biased and unfair. True     False 2. Judicial independence is a valued tradition in America, but it is not protected by any provisions in the U.S. Constitution. True     False 3. The salaries of federal judges usually aren't lowered while the judges are in office, except in times of deflation, when the automatic cost of living adjustment in the Judicial Pay Act could drive their salaries down. True     False 4. Federal judges are guaranteed life tenure during "good behavior," and in fact very few have been impeached. True     False 5.Federal court judges can be removed from office: By a Special Commission appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the President of the United States, and the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tem of the Senate By impeachment: charges brought by U.S. House of Representatives, conviction by U.S. Senate 6. State judges are selected and approved according to the federal model, with very few exceptions. True     False 7. Politicians running for office can make their positions clear on important issues. It is absolutely forbidden that candidates for judicial office announce their views on issues. True     False Score = Correct answers: Explanation of answers Quizzes Home