Oh, dude, federal judges are appointed instead of being elected because the Founding Fathers were like, "Let's have some experts in law and stuff, not just the popular kids." It's all about that separation of powers and making sure judges aren't swayed by public opinion like a politician trying to win a popularity contest. So yeah, appointed judges bring that extra level of professionalism to the courtroom, you know?
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.
In the U.S., it varies by state. Federal judges are not elected; they are appointed.
it provided the framework for popular sovereignty
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200 Bush appointees have been confirmed to the federal bench
Local judges are generally elected, but federal judges are appointed.
Not in the US. Federal judges are appointed. not elected.
(in the US) Federal judges are not elected, they are appointed by the President with the approval of the Senate.
federal judges
Federal judges are appointed. The President nominates a candidate for a vacancy on the bench, and the Senate votes whether to approve or reject the nomination.
by being elected and appointed by the senate
No. All Federal judges are appointed, but most state judges are elected to office.
What are federal judges appointed for?
The constitution makes it so with checks and balances.
Because if they were elected the judges might not make fair decisions. They might favor the people who voted for them
If federal judges are elected, there can be less partisanship - if they are appointed, the politician appointing them will likely choose judges who agree with them politically.
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.