Judges appointment

Assignment Guidelines

• Address the following in 4–5 pages:
  • Most judges are elected; would it be better to have the judges appointed by a committee? Why or why not? Explain.
    • Would the committee be affected by graft?
      • If so, how?
      • If not, how will it not be affected?
      • Be specific and detailed in your responses.
  • When judges violate the constitution, what should be the recourse? Explain.
    • What current policies exist regarding judicial misconduct? Explain in detail.
    • Do these policies sufficiently address judicial misconduct? Explain in detail.
    • What can be done to improve these policies?
  • Should there be political and financial pressures put on judges? Why or why not?
  • Pertaining to re-election, should judges be held to a higher standard than other candidates for any political office? Why or why not?
• Be sure to use at least 5 academic and scholarly sources to support your arguments.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.