Why does the governor have significant influence over the judiciary?
A. The governor is the top elected official and can sway public opinion about the judiciary.
B. The governor is head of the state party and in that role can endorse judicial candidates for office.
C. The governor can raise much more money than any judicial candidate can, he or she can donate money to judicial candidates.
D. The governor has the power to fill judicial vacancies at the district level and above.
Answer: D
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