Discuss the two ways in which state judges are selected. Which method do you prefer and why? Do you agree with the Missouri Plan? Why or why not? Support your response. What other method might be used to select judges that could avoid some of the problems of the current systems?

What will be an ideal response?


should discuss judicial selection by election and political appointment and provide an opinion as to which method is preferable. Answers should also present an opinion as to the usefulness of the Missouri Plan. Support for all opinions is a key element of the response. Answers should also include a proposal for an alternative method of judicial selection.

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