Menton, Francis Jr., “Book Review: In Defense of Judicial Elections,” 12 Engage 1, 130 (2011).

December 20, 2011

This article briefly summarizes and reviews “In Defense of Judicial Elections” by Chris W. Bonneau and Melinda Gann Hall.

  • Judicial Election

    Judges are elected by popular vote.

  • Democratic Appointment

    Judges are appointed directly by a democratic body, or appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of some democratic body.