The answer depends on which legislature.
The members of the U.S. Congress are normally elected in a general election in November. If a member leaves office before their term is up the Governor of their State may appoint their replacement or a special election my be held to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term.
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In the United States, members of the legislative branch are elected by the public. Every registered voter can cast a vote for representatives and senators up for election.
The Judicial Branch is nominated by the Executive Branch, with the concurrance of the Legislative Branch. The Executive Branch are appointed by the President once he has been elected. The Legislative Branch is elected by the people.
The legislative branch is electected by the people in a direct democracy The legislative branch of the US government is made up of the senate and house of representatives. These individuals are elected by the people who reside in the area they are to have responsibility over.
False, they are not. The people vote them in.
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After passage of laws, the secondary duty of the Legislative Branch is usually considered to be to "advice and consent" on the appointment of Executive and Judicial branch officials not otherwise elected. Impeachment of government officers is also considered to be a strong secondary duty of the Legislative branch.