In States in Which Judgeships Are Granted Through an Electoral

question 10

Multiple Choice

In states in which judgeships are granted through an electoral process, judges are usually selected through which type of election?

• A) partisan
• B) contention
• C) merit selection
• D) nonpartisan
• E) primary

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Definitions:

Overt Coercion

The clear and open use of force or intimidation to compel someone to act or think in a certain way.

Intersectional Approach

An intersectional approach examines how various social and political identities (like race, gender, class) overlap and impact issues of privilege, oppression, and experiences.

Social Identities

Aspects of an individual's identity derived from their perceived membership in social groups, such as gender, race, and social class.

Racial Identity

A person's identification with a particular racial group, influenced by social, cultural, and historical factors.