In defense of judicial elections [electronic resource] / Chris W. Bonneau, Melinda Gann Hall.
Ought judges be independent of democratic pressures, or should they be subjected to the preferences and approval of the electorate? In this book, Bonneau and Hall use empirical data to shed light on these normative questions and offer a coherent defense of judicial elections.
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| Language: | English |
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New York :
Routledge,
2009.
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| Series: | Controversies in electoral democracy and representation.
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Table of Contents:
- The controversy over electing judges
- Mobilizing citizens to vote
- Explaining campaign spending
- Quality challengers, money, and the choices of voters
- Evaluating recent reforms and proposals
- Debunking popular myths of judicial reform.