Read Thomas McAfee’s Commentary

Read Thomas McAfee’s Commentary https://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/commentary-lets-reconsider-life-tenure-for-the-u-s-supreme-court-1838816/ on life tenure for the Supreme Court and explain whether you agree or disagree.  How can democratic rule be juxtaposed against such a non-democratic judicial system?  In addition to the article, make sure to reference our class readings and lecture in your response.

We live in a democracy where the votes and participation of the people are considered important. We elect members of Congress but our federal judges are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate and may serve for life as a federal judge.

While a judge might be impeached for “bad behavior,” history has proven that to be a rare occurrence. Further, in our federal system, these un-elected federal judges have the power to overturn laws passed by our elected representatives.