Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding judicial selection in Texas?
a) The governor has no role in judicial selection because all judges are elected.
b) Although the governor has authority to make appointments to fill judicial vacancies that occur between elections, the governor's authority in this area is insignificant because vacancies seldom occur between elections.
c) The governor's authority to make appointments to fill judicial vacancies that occur between elections is significant because of the frequency with which vacancies occur.
d) The governor appoints all judges subject to voter approval in a confirmation election.
e) Judges appointed by the governor are not required to seek election.
Answer: C
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