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Are judges ever elected by the people?
In the U.S., it varies by state. Federal judges are not elected; they are appointed.
Is it true or false that at the national level most judges are elected to office?
No. All Federal judges are appointed, but most state judges are elected to office.
Can Congress appoint state judges?
No, state judges are either elected or appointed.
Do federal judges have lifetime appointments?
No, while federal judges hold their appointments during "good behavior", state judges do not necessarily have that luxury. Some state judges are elected.
How do state judges obtain their seats?
They are elected.
Are Illinois state judges appointed or elected?
Judges may be appointed by the governor to fill a vacancy until the term is up for election, but normally they are elected.
What are four methods that state used to appoint state judges?
Depending on the state, judges may be elected, appointed, nominated and confirmed by the legislator or nominated by the state bar.
How are the judges of criminal appeals chosen?
The criminal court of appeals is the highest state court. Judges are elected for the position in the state courts of appeal.
Are the states judges appointed or elected?
It depends on the state. Some states elect, some states appoint.
What are four methods that the states use to appoint state judges?
Depending on the state, judges may be elected, appointed, nominated and confirmed by the legislator or nominated by the state bar.
How are judges appionted in the US?
supreme court justices are appointed by the president' state judges are either elected or appointed by the governor
Who are either elected or appointed by the governor or state legislatures and are supposed to be non-partisan?
JUDGES
