Judges

States select judges in different ways. As explained in the textbook, there are five main methods: partisan election, nonpartisan election, appointment by governor, legislative selection, and appointment followed by retention election. There is still a debate over whether or not judges should be elected, and the main arguments are given in the textbook. **  **We will address the issues of the efficacy of elections; pre-selection by Bar Associations; appointments and the Missouri plan (combination of appointment and election). ** 
 * Selecting Justices **