Discuss the selection of judges in Texas. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the practice of electing judges? What are the strengths and weakness of the practice of appointing judges?
What will be an ideal response?
Electing judges emphasizes direct influence from the populace, yet the populace is often ignorant of relevant facts in choosing one judicial candidate over another. This can create obvious partisanship in the judiciary. Appointing judges eliminates obvious partisanship and creates a greater sense of objectivity beyond electoral politics, yet appointments eliminate the direct accountability of judges to the populace.
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The media tend to treat incumbents more leniently in their coverage
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
With weakened political parties,
A) more voters become available, or "up for grabs." B) incumbents adjust their behavior. C) a candidate's personal characteristics become more important. D) All of the above E) None of the above