In what sense is the judicial branch "political"?
A. All judges in California are elected in partisan elections; that is, with their party affiliation stated next to their names on the ballot.
B. All judicial officers (judges, justices) in the state are appointed by the governor and never have to run in an election.
C. Judges make policy through their interpretation of laws and their choices about how to apply those laws.
D. Active and retired judges campaign heavily for their colleagues, who must run for reelection every 12 years.
Answer: C
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