Argue for the best method of selecting judges. Include two other methods of selecting state judges.

What will be an ideal response?


Partisan election (public involved, but judges are supposed to be neutral);
nonpartisan election (public involved, check in the system); or appointed (may lead to
more diverse bench, less bias, most qualified person) by the governor, by the legislature
(voting on it), or by the U.S. president (only in D.C.)

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following should an officer educate a citizen on when taking a felony property report? Select all that apply

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