Question

How are state Supreme Court justices selected? What are some arguments both 'for' and 'against' each method?

Answer 1

Answer: Partisan, non-partisan and gubernatorial appointment

Explanation:

They are various ways supreme Court Justice are selected. Some of the ways are by partisan election, non-partisan election, or gubernatorial appointment. These varies according to the different states. The partisan method of election is a method where candidates are being voted for through ballot boxes with an indication of their political party. This is preferable among others as it gives the other judges the power to choose whom they want. Non-partisan is the opposite of it, while gubernatorial appointment is the situation where the executive arm of the government get to select for everyone, there is always a bias to this.

Partisan election of judges is a selection method where candidates are listed on the ballot with an indication of their political party