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The lesson this week suggests that the judicial branch is the least democratic branch of government, due to how federal judges are appointed.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a branch of government where its members are not democratically elected? Would you change the way federal judges are selected?

This discussion question focuses on the selection of federal judges.

Along with your textbook reading for the week, here's some additional reading to consider about the federal judicial branch:

"Court Role and Structure," uscourts.gov

http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/court-role-and-structure (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Please also remember that the original post must be at least 300 words. You must use the text book as one of the 2 citations.

Roskin, M. G., Cord, R. L., Medeiros, J. A., Jones, W. S. (10/2013). Political Science: An Introduction, 13th Edition

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Running Head: SELECTION OF FEDERAL JUDGES

Selection of Federal Judges
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SELECTION OF FEDERAL JUDGES
Introduction
Usually, the federal judges in the district courts, courts of appeals and supreme courts are
selected through a nomination process. According to the constitution, before one qualifies as a
judge, he or she must undergo a series of interviews and vetting by representatives of the house,
the Senate and finally the president. The president has the final say in the judicial nomination
process.
Advantages having nominated federal judges
The f...


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I was having a hard time with this subject, and this was a great help.

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