Who do you think should have the greatest input on who is selected to serve as a Justice on the [insert state] state Supreme Court? *


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I am now going to read you the opinions of two people. Please tell me which one comes closest to your view.

Person #1: "Supreme Court Justices should be elected by voters because elections hold Justices accountable for their decisions and rulings."

Person #2: "Supreme Court Justices should not be elected by voters because elections put pressure on Justices to make certain decisions and rulings based on public opinion." *


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* Poll conducted by the polling company, inc./WomanTrend on behalf of The Federalist Society

  • 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.