Judges can interpret the law in any way they choose. If they are elected they decisions may be skewed for political reasons
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.
Local judges are generally elected, but federal judges are appointed.
Federal judges serve for life and are not elected or re-elected. Judges who are elected usually run under some party affiliation.
Judges in Canada are appointed and not elected.
In the U.S., it varies by state. Federal judges are not elected; they are appointed.
No. All Federal judges are appointed, but most state judges are elected to office.
French Court Judges do not get elected. They are assigned to a Tribunal or Court by the French Justice Department.
Yes.
Illinois general assembly
Judges' roles are different from elected officials because judges are meant to uphold the law.
In Illinois, there are 52 appellate judges who are elected to serve on the Illinois Appellate Court. These judges are elected from five judicial districts across the state. Elections for these judges occur in staggered terms, ensuring continuity while allowing for periodic voter input.
Yes