Chapter 8 1306

The average salary of general jurisdiction trial judges is approximately:

• $175,000.

• $140,000

• $200,000

• $115,000.

The U.S. Constitution specifies that all Article III federal judges are to be chosen by which form of selection?

• partisan elections

• merit selection

• bipartisan elections

• executive appointment

Which system is likely to produce judges who have held political office?

• the appointment system

• the election system

• the merit system

• the Missouri system

The U.S. Constitution specifies that the President of the United States has the power to nominate judges with the advice and consent of the:

• . Judicial Conduct Commission

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. Department of Justice.

• U.S. Senate.

What is one of the most frustrating aspects of being a judge?

• working with the courtroom work group

• heavy caseloads and corresponding administrative problems

• heavy caseloads

• administrative problems

In carrying out responsibilities in court, judges mainly react to the work of prosecutors and:

• defense attorneys.

• court reporters.

• interpreters.

• stenographers.

Which term means allegations of judicial wrongdoing?

• impeachment

• removal

• none of these

• conviction

Federal judges are appointed for how long?

• life

• ten-year terms

• six-year terms

• four-year terms