Assignment:
Address the following in 4 to 5 pages:
1. Most judges are elected; would it be better to have the judges appointed by a committee? Why or why not? Explain.
a. Would the committee be affected by graft?
- If so, how?
- If not, how will it not be affected?
- Be specific and detailed in your responses.
b. When judges violate the constitution, what should be the recourse? Explain.
- What current policies exist regarding judicial misconduct? Explain in detail.
- Do these policies sufficiently address judicial misconduct? Explain in detail.
- What can be done to improve these policies?
c. Should there be political and financial pressures put on judges? Why or why not?
d. Pertaining to re-election, should judges be held to a higher standard than other candidates for any political office? Why or why not?
2. Be sure to use at least 5 academic and scholarly sources to support your arguments.