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Are judges ever elected by the people?
In the U.S., it varies by state. Federal judges are not elected; they are appointed.
What is the responsibility of the executive branch of both the US and California government?
The executive branch for the United States of America has the responsibility of signing legislation into law, vetoing congress proposed legislation, appoint federal judges, balance the national budget, address the nation in the State of the Union address and in times of need, command all military forces. They are also to represent our nation in all matters that may take place in the rest of the world. The executive branch for the state of California has the responsibility of signing state legislation into law, veto state legislation, appoint state judges, come up with a state budget, due a annual State of the State address, command the state military (national guard). They must also represent or address the federal government on behalf of the state.
Do state judges get impeached?
Yes. Most states follow similar proceedings to the federal government.
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.
How many judges in territorial courts?
The United States territorial courts are tribunals established in territories of the United States by the United States Congress, pursuant to its power under Article Four of the United States Constitution, the Territorial Clause. Most United States territorial courts are defunct because the territory under their jurisdiction have become states or been retroceded. Among the United States territorial courts still in existence are:United States District Court for the Northern Mariana IslandsDistrict Court of GuamDistrict Court of the Virgin IslandsTheir jurisdiction is similar to that of a United States district court.
