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In the U.S., it varies by state. Federal judges are not elected; they are appointed.

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How are city judges elected?

People vote


How do people become judges in Illinois?

They are elected.


Can people directly elect federal judges?

Not in the US. Federal judges are appointed. not elected.


What must All judges and associate judges in Illinois be?

This question makes no sense. Do you mean what qualifications do they need? Some Illinois judges are elected and some are appointed. Those that are elected go up for retention periodically and people get to vote whether to retain them (none are ever not retained no matter how bad they may be).


How are German judges picked?

Appointed, not elected by the people as in the USA.


Why are supreme court justices and federal judges appointed and not elected?

Because if they were elected the judges might not make fair decisions. They might favor the people who voted for them


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.


Are Texas judges approved by the senate or the legislature?

No, Texas Judges are elected by the people of Texas (in fact, I voted for one today).


Were the judges of the Salem witch trials ever ask for forgiveness for killing people?

were the judges of the salem witch trials ever ask for forgiveness for killing people


Who chooses the judges in Illinois?

They are appointed by district courts.


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.

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