After taking over as the nation's top Solicitor General, the House of Representatives and the Senate passed a new law that limits lifetime appointments for federal judges and Supreme Court justices. Anger over such a decision by Congress, a member of the Federal Court of Appeal immediately challenged the law by Congress as an overreach of Congressional authority and a violation of the separation of powers that underpins the foundation of the government. As the nation's top Solicitor general, you are tasked by the United States Attorney General with creating arguments against the legislation and in favor of vetoing the law now that the president is seeking more guidance and clarity before vetoing the law.

Your argument to the Attorney General should include the following:

1. History of both the federal courts and Supreme court
2. What role do they play in the federal government and court systems?
3. Do you believe a lifetime appointment to any federal court, including the nation's highest court, helps or hinders such a role?
4. Do you believe that Congress passing such a law violates the doctrine of Separation of Powers? Explain how and why!