Which of the Following Is an Alternative Method of Judicial

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an alternative method of judicial selection compared to what Texas uses today?

• A) all judges being elected
• B) all judges being appointed with no election process
• C) judicial seats being filled by the governor until the next election
• D) the legislature being able to impeach unethical judges
• E) the judicial branch being able to recommend the removal of judges for questionable behavior

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Definitions:

Consumption Tax

A tax on the purchase of goods or services, levied at the point of sale, designed to tax spending rather than income or savings.

Encourage Consumption

Measures or strategies aimed at increasing consumer spending and demand for goods and services.

Federal Income Tax

A tax levied by the federal government on the annual earnings of individuals, corporations, trusts, and other legal entities.

Ability-To-Pay Principle

A taxation principle that suggests taxes should be levied according to an individual's or entity's ability to pay, favoring a more equitable distribution of the tax burden.