In the U.S., it varies by state. Federal judges are not elected; they are appointed.
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.
Yes. Most states follow similar proceedings to the federal government.
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.
The criminal court of appeals is the highest state court. Judges are elected for the position in the state courts of appeal.
Depending on the state, judges may be elected, appointed, nominated and confirmed by the legislator or nominated by the state bar.
States may appoint judges via a vote, direct appointment, special appointment, or direct hire. The public may vote on a regularly scheduled election or a special election due to an unexpected vacancy. Also, a designated official may simply appoint a judge, or a judge may be hired through a regular interview process.
It depends on the state. Some states elect, some states appoint.
No, state judges are either elected or appointed.
The methods of judicial selection for federal appellate judges state appellate and state trial judges
No, the Judicial Branch is composed of judges. A governor is in the Executive Branch of state government.
There are a few steps to getting appointed to the Superior Court. The first is that the Governor makes the nomination for the appointment. Then the person must be approved by the State Senate.
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.
A legislative committee will choose a state judge in some states. Some states will have retention elections. Other states will have their state judges appointed by the legislature or governor.
Appointments of persons to be, and the posting and promotion of, district judges in any State shall be made by the Governor of the State in consultation with the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to such StateArticle 233 in The Constitution Of India 1949
That will depend on the state and the system. Some places appoint people to be judges, if they have the right connections, they could get an appointment. In other jurisdictions, judges are elected, and they could run for a position.
In the U.S., it varies by state. Federal judges are not elected; they are appointed.