Why do some scholars believe that the election of state-level judges is problematic?
A) It helps democratize the judicial system.
B) Because most are nonpartisan, citizens cannot use party identification as a cue in voting.
C) It raises concerns that electoral pressures may later interfere with impartiality.
D) It increases the likelihood that voters will choose incumbents.
E) It is uncommon in other parts of the world, thus decreasing the legitimacy of U.S. courts abroad.
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