critics argue that popular election may make state judges too concerned about the effect of their decisions on the public. critics fear that judges who are thinking about reelection might be tempted to please the voters more than to administer the law impartially.
The methods of judicial selection for federal appellate judges state appellate and state trial judges
Depending on the state, judges may be elected, appointed, nominated and confirmed by the legislator or nominated by the state bar.
Depending on the state, judges may be elected, appointed, nominated and confirmed by the legislator or nominated by the state bar.
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No I am not in favor of separation of church and state
No, while federal judges hold their appointments during "good behavior", state judges do not necessarily have that luxury. Some state judges are elected.
In the U.S., it varies by state. Federal judges are not elected; they are appointed.
No, state judges are either elected or appointed.
Usually, elected judges are chosen by the general electorate at election times when their names appear on the ballot. In some states, "elected judges" are actually 'elected' by majority votes of the state legislature.
There are three main ways of selecting state court judges in the United States. The first is by direct election. The second is by democratic appointment. The third is by the Missouri Plan. There is alos a fourth way, called a hybrid, which is a combination of democratic appointment and the Missouri Plan.
The criminal court of appeals is the highest state court. Judges are elected for the position in the state courts of appeal.
AnswerThey are nominated by the President and approved by the Senate.AnswerGet a law degree, become active in politics at the state/local level, develop a reputation within your political party in your state, curry favor with both senators from your state, wait for one of the federal judges in your state to die or retire (should happen every few years depending on the size of your state), hope that the senator responsible for suggesting a candidate to the judiciary committee thinks you're the most qualified, survive confirmation process, serve for life.