1. Identify and explain the current TEXAS law regarding the selection
of most judges in Texas.
2. Identify and explain at least two other types of judicial selection
processes used in the U.S.
3. Choose whichever judicial selection method you think is best and
give at least two criteria explaining how and why you made your
choice. Possible criteria include: impartiality/independence,
accountability and competence of judges.
4. Describe who may or may not benefit from the position you take in
3) above. Consider the impact on political parties, on justices and
the individuals in the Texas court system. Also consider the impact
in other areas, e.g., economic, political, social.
5. List at least two things you could do in order to engage the political
process in Texas in pursuit of your position in 3) above, be specific.
6. Cite at least three (3) reliable, quality references within the body of
the paper using the Chicago Manual of Style’s Author/Date
parenthetical citation style. One of the citations MUST come from
the class textbook (-10 points if this is not done). You must have at
least three parenthetical citations in the body of the paper that
correctly match the sources properly formatted in the Works Cited
Page.
