Sue and Tim are arguing about the value of appointing rather than electing federal judges. Tim says they are appointed because t
hey need to be independent. What does he mean?. . Judges do not depend on voter will to keep their jobs. If that were the case, then judges would make decisions based on popular will rather than interpretations of law.. . Judges receive their commissions from the president so they are independent in the sense that only the president needs to approve their decisions, not other officials.. .
Electing federal judges are appointed because they need to be <span>independent. It means taht </span>Judges are like other federal officials and must consider the people's will when deciding a case. They consult with other officials and the president to make decisions.
<span>Judges do not depend on voter will to keep their jobs. If that were the case, then judges would make decisions based on popular will rather than interpretations of law</span>
