In fairness selecting judges is normally done by politicians (at least in anglophone states). It is however normally very depoliticised - while appointing judges broadly from one’s political tradition is normal, the emphasis placed on political views in USA is very odd.
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Often this is rubber stamping or choosing from a commission selected shortlist. I don’t know of any advanced democracy where politicians do all the picking.
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In my experience it's never quite that simple. There's tension between reflecting population changes and eroding perceived legitimacy due to constant flux in boundaries and representation. Never seen a system that didn't need judgement.
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The electorate voting for judges is even worse.
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And for politicians to set laws for landlords when the majority of them are themselves landlords with vested interests.
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