In Evaluating Which Judicial Selection System Is Best It Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

In evaluating which judicial selection system is best it is important to determine if one system produces better judges than another. Judicial folklore has long held that particular systems may produce superior judges. Several studies have systematically analyzed this folklore. Researchers use measurable judicial credentials, such as education and prior legal experience, as indicators of judicial quality.
-Which system is likely to produce judges who have held political office?

• A)the appointment system.
• B)the merit system.
• C)the Missouri system.
• D)the election system.

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Definitions:

Power Exercise

The act or process of utilizing power or authority to affect or control actions, events, or people.

Organization

A structured group of individuals working together towards shared objectives or goals, often characterized by a hierarchical division of labor.

Charismatic Authority

A form of leadership where followers are drawn to the leader's personal qualities and the belief in his or her extraordinary powers, characteristics, or ideas.

Routinized

Refers to the process through which actions or procedures become regular, uniform, and methodical, often resulting in increased predictability and efficiency.