CASE 8.1 In evaluating which judicial selection system is best, it is important to determine if one system produces better judges than another. Judicial folklore has long held that particular systems may produce superior judges. Several studies have systematically analyzed this folklore. Researchers use measurable judicial credentials, such as education and prior legal experience, as indicators of judicial quality. Which of the following statements is true?

Question

A. Some methods of judicial selection produce much better judges than others.
B. Methods of judicial selection make a difference, but not much.
C. Methods of judicial selection make no difference.
D. None of these statements is true.

Answer 1

Answer: B