Lower-court judges are appointed by the politically appointed Supreme Court and hold only four-year terms.

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This time, the outcome appears less certain, primarily because of the new Administration in the White House and because many of the judges on the panel were appointed to the court by Presidents Bush Sr. and Reagan .

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That is a civilian court - five judges appointed by the president, confirmed by the Senate.

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