AP-NORC Poll: 2 In 3 Americans Favor Term Limits For Justices

A recent AP poll reveals that a majority of Americans support term limits or a mandatory retirement age for Supreme Court justices, who currently serve for life. About 67% of those surveyed favor an age limit or a specific term length. Support varies by political affiliation, with 82% of Democrats and 57% of Republicans backing the idea.

What does the AP poll suggest about the general opinion of Americans regarding Supreme Court justices' term limits?

• Only a small fraction of Americans support term limits.

• Americans are indifferent about justices' term limits.

• A majority of Americans favor term limits for justices.

• Most Americans prefer justices to serve for life.

What is the current term length for Supreme Court justices?

• 15 years

• Life term

• 20 years

• 10 years

According to the poll, what proportion of Americans support term limits or a mandatory retirement age for justices?

• One out of four

• Three out of four

• Two out of three

• One out of three

What percentage of Democrats are in favor of term limits for Supreme Court justices?

• 50%

• 82%

• 57%

• 67%

How does the support for term limits differ between Democrats and Republicans?

• Democrats are less supportive than Republicans.

• Both parties have equal support.

• Republicans show more support than Democrats.

• Democrats show more support than Republicans.