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The constitution of the united states guarantees judicial independence in several ways.
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One of the most important ways is through the doctrine of separation of powers.
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The constitution creates a system of checks and balances between the three branches of government, which is the judicial, the legislative, and the executive, and that's to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
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The judicial branch is guaranteed independence by having lifetime appointments for federal judges, through the process of appointment by the president and the confirmation by the senate.
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And then removal from office can only occur through impeachment by the house of representatives and conviction by the senate.
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So this ensures that judges are not subject to the political pressures of the other branches of government and can make decisions based on their interpretation of the law rather than on political considerations.
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So i'll also note appointed by president, confirmed by senate can only be removed by house of representatives and convicted by senate...