What are the problems with an elected judiciary? Would you want your criminal case to come before a judge who was running for re-election on a "get tough on crime" campaign message? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER: Answers may vary: Judges are human and the electoral system for judges unfairly interjects politics into the criminal justice system. What are best for a fair and impartial judiciary are lifetime appointments with removal for cause (some egregious misconduct that undermines the judiciary's confidence in that judge's ability to be fair).

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Sheriffs are elected positions for a two- to four-year term in all but ________

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