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Who are state judges are elected by?
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.
How can you be elected for the Judicial branch?
Local judges are generally elected, but federal judges are appointed.
Do judges run as democrats or republicans when they attempt re-election?
Federal judges serve for life and are not elected or re-elected. Judges who are elected usually run under some party affiliation.
How are judges picked in Canada?
Judges in Canada are appointed and not elected.
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.
Are judges ever elected by the people?
In the U.S., it varies by state. Federal judges are not elected; they are appointed.
How do the French court judges get elected?
French Court Judges do not get elected. They are assigned to a Tribunal or Court by the French Justice Department.
Are Texas judges elected?
Yes.
What conerns do you have with elected judges?
Judges can interpret the law in any way they choose. If they are elected they decisions may be skewed for political reasons
Describe an advantage of having federal judges appointed rather than elected?
One advantage of having federal judges appointed rather than elected is that it reduces the possibility of outside influences corrupting the judges, such as special interest groups. Supreme Court Justices receive lifetime appointments.
HOW ARE ILLINOIS JUDGES SELECTED?
Illinois general assembly
How is the role of a judge different from other elected officials?
Judges' roles are different from elected officials because judges are meant to uphold the law.
