Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Surprisingly, special interest groups have had little impact on the composition of state courts.
2. Among the benefits of being a judge are the higher pay than is made by a private attorney, a security detail, and a high level of prestige and respect.
3. New judges know the job before taking on the position; there is no need to train new judges.
4. Judicial training schools and seminars have been developed to help ease the transition of new judges into the position.
5. Because most of a judge’s time is spent on administrative duties, new judges should have strong administrative skills.


1. False
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. True

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