All methods of judicial selection (the process by which judges gain their positions) face a tension between judicial independenceandjudicial accountability. On the one hand, it is generally considered good for judges not to feel too much political pressure, either from the voters or politicians in other branches of government, so they can administer justice impartially. On the other hand, we also want to avoid having judges who are "out of touch" with popular sentiment and fail to consider the broader context of their rulings. Evaluate California's system for selecting judges. Does it strike the right balance between independence and accountability? Or does it skew too far in one direction? To ground the discussion, please assess the recent recall of the judge in the Brock Turner case and use outside resources, reference you can use. Please make sure to put references below to make sure where you got the information.

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Californias system for selecting judges involves a combination of judicial appointments by the governor and judicial elections The state employs a mer... View the full answer