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ReneThe good is that the public is involved so that it is not just the "crony" of the judge selecting him; the bad is that the public may be swayed by stuff that is not really relevant but stuff that is used, as in Public relations, to portray the person as someone people would want...but in reality he or she is a jerk.
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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.
It is fair that people of a congressional district might elect a candidate then have the House of Representatives vote not to seat that person?
It is fair that people of a congressional district might elect a candidate then have the House of Representatives vote not to seat that person.
What are five things people vote on?
1. To the Elect the President (indirectly through the electoral college) 2. To elect the representatives to the Federal (or State) Senate 3. To elect the representatives to the Federal (or State) House of Representatives. 4. To Choose the candidate to represent Republican or Democratic Party in a Presidential election. 4. Electing local judges. 5. To support or oppose propositions, laws, and initiatives.
For how long do federal judges serve?
Federal judges are given lifetime tenure during periods of good behavior. This is to prevent any influence of their decisions.
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.
