Article I judges have terms of how long?

• A. 4-6 year terms
• B. 8-14 year terms
• C. Life terms
• D. 20 year terms

Answer: (B)

In the federal system, judges in Article I courts do not have lifetime tenure. Congress creates these legislative courts and assigns fixed terms through statute, so judges serve for a set period and must be reappointed or re-nominated to continue serving. The common range you’ll encounter for Article I judges is eight to fourteen years. For example, magistrate judges typically serve eight-year terms, while bankruptcy judges have fourteen-year terms. This contrasts with Article III judges, who hold office for life (subject to good behavior). So the eight-to-fourteen-year span best reflects how Article I judges are positioned within the system.