Which of the Following Regarding State Court Systems Is FALSE

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following regarding state court systems is FALSE?

• A) Most state court judges facing merit elections fail to be retained for another term.
• B) As with the federal court system, most state court judges are appointed to the bench for life.
• C) According to the American Bar Association, slightly less than half of state court supreme court judges are qualified for the bench.
• D) Unlike the federal court system, most state court judges must sometimes face the voters.

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