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The crusades of the 11th to 15th century CE have become one of the defining events of the Middle Ages in both Europe and the Middle East. The campaigns brought significant consequences wherever they occurred but also pushed changes within the states that organised and fought them. Even when the crusades had ended, their influence continued through literature and other cultural means and, resurrected as an idea in more modern times, they continue today to colour international relations.
Explanation:
They may prefer appointment of judges rather than election to avoid having judges who have biases towards cases & people that they judge upon? (Hopefully that helps a little, I hope it isn't confusing)
Giving reason why another idea could work/be right, but ultimately telling why your argument is right and why the reader should believe you.