Which of the Following Is NOT True Regarding Judges That

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true regarding judges that are elected to the bench?

• A) Elected judges' decisions tend to reflect the ideology and values of their state's citizens.
• B) Elected judges tend to adjust their voting as elections approach.
• C) Judicial elections lead to less plea bargaining, more trials, and more dissenting opinions on controversial issues in supreme court decisions.
• D) Judges elected on partisan ballots tend to grant higher awards to injured parties than judges selected through other systems.

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Definitions:

Appeal to Emotion

A logical fallacy that uses the manipulation of emotions rather than valid reasoning to persuade.

Fallacy

A misleading or incorrect argument or reasoning, especially one based on unsound principles or logic.

Slavery

A system where individuals are owned by others, deprived of personal freedom and forced to perform labor or services without consent.

Minimum Wage

The lowest wage permitted by law or by a special agreement that can be paid to an employee.