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Generally, Circuit court and District court judges are elected by the people they will serve.
Federal judges are not elected. Several states and municipalities elect their judges,
County judges are state court judges. Each state has it's own system for appointing and electing judges. So, it depends on the level of court and the state.
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Name one branch of the government elected directly by the people?
The only branch directly elected by the people is the house of Representatives. Judges are appointed and the president is elected through electoral college
How often are federal judges elected by the popular vote?
They aren't ever, the executive branch elects the federal judges for a term of good behavior. In otherwords the president appoints them, never elections.
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.
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.
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 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.
