Question

1. (02.06 mc) why do some americans prefer the appointment of judges rather than elections? (5 points) they believe appointments cost less public money than if potential judges run campaigns. they believe appointments allow judges to focus on the will of the people in judicial review. they believe appointments free judges from the pressures of public support and re - election. they believe appointments lead judges to be dependent on the other government branches.

Explanation:

The key reason for preferring judicial appointments over elections is to insulate judges from public pressure (like re - election concerns) so they can make impartial decisions. The option “They believe appointments free judges from the pressures of public support and re - election” aligns with this logic. Other options are incorrect: appointment vs election cost isn't the main factor, appointments don't focus on public will for judicial review, and appointments don't make judges dependent on other branches.

Answer:

The correct option is the second one (the one with the yellow circle): They believe appointments free judges from the pressures of public support and re - election.