Describe an advantage of having federal judges appointed rather than elected.
2007-11-07 09:22:36 · 3 answers · asked by isadora 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
LOL, there aren't any.
No really the idea appointments are that a knowledged person makes the best choice of the candidates instead of non knowledge (or for a better term ignorant) voters. Now I don't mean this badly. But the majority of voters don't really understand the ins and outs of a job. It isn't always the best choice to have people elected/voted into a position by someone who doesn't understand what all that job does. Lets say should John (fictional name) be voted as a judge if he has not been a very exceptional person as viewed by voters or shoudl John be appointed the postion because of exceptional work as seen by his peers. The idea of elections can somewhat be contributed to popularity which can constrew some of the voters.
2007-11-07 09:29:33 · answer #1 · answered by EUPKid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The President, or the committee selecting the judges, can look at the judges education, record, and accomplishments. I think if voters get involved, it becomes a popularity contest. Or worse, the people will elect judges based on their stance on controversial issues like abortion, death penalty, tougher sentences for repeat offenders, tougher penalties for drug dealers, etc. The judges should follow the laws and the sentencing guidelines, and it shouldn't be a popularity contest.
2007-11-07 09:31:49 · answer #2 · answered by hottotrot1_usa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a advantage, is we will have less stress, and we don't have to get up and go elect them :D
2007-11-07 09:25:53 · answer #3 · answered by daniel f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋