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fandomhigh2020-09-10 10:11 am
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Functioning Governments, Thursday, September 10, 2020
"With American Election Day only two months away," Steve began, "we will absolutely be focusing on that in later classes, but today we're going to talk about judges and what a lifetime appointment, rather than being elected a judge, means."
"Now, for those who are more familiar with the US system of government, these are the Federal Judges," Tony added. "They are appointed by the President and approved by the Senate. Their terms are, as Captain Rogers said, for life. They may retire or be removed from office due to misconduct as well."
Steve nodded. "They can be impeached and removed by the Congress just like a President or a member of the Cabinet. It doesn't happen very often, though. Only 15 judges in history have been impeached, and just 8 have been convicted and removed. Most see the writing on the wall and resign instead."
"Judges hold a great deal of power over the interpretation of the law and changes therein. Many court cases have had a major impact on this country for good or for ill," Tony said. "But, like we said before, they are appointed and therefore usually have political agendas. True impartiality isn't likely. Does that mean the system is flawed? Do you think appointments should be limited? Or would that simply turn into a revolving door of agendas?"
"Now, for those who are more familiar with the US system of government, these are the Federal Judges," Tony added. "They are appointed by the President and approved by the Senate. Their terms are, as Captain Rogers said, for life. They may retire or be removed from office due to misconduct as well."
Steve nodded. "They can be impeached and removed by the Congress just like a President or a member of the Cabinet. It doesn't happen very often, though. Only 15 judges in history have been impeached, and just 8 have been convicted and removed. Most see the writing on the wall and resign instead."
"Judges hold a great deal of power over the interpretation of the law and changes therein. Many court cases have had a major impact on this country for good or for ill," Tony said. "But, like we said before, they are appointed and therefore usually have political agendas. True impartiality isn't likely. Does that mean the system is flawed? Do you think appointments should be limited? Or would that simply turn into a revolving door of agendas?"
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"Where I'm from, a Queen appoints a Black Council after she's crowned. The Council takes care of things such as criminal judgements, as well as general governance after the Queen has done her duty to the island," not that anyone here would know what that meant. "Historically, membership of the Council was supposed to be balanced between the different gifts- but the last few generations, nearly the entire Council consisted of poisoners." She made a face.
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