The governor selecting court judges qualified by a nonpartisan commission is referred to as ______.
A) partisan election
B) nonpartisan election
C) merit selection
D) appointment

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Merit selection involves a nonpartisan commission that evaluates the qualifications of judicial candidates and selects or recommends the most qualified candidates for appointment by the governor. This process is designed to ensure that judges are chosen based on their qualifications rather than their political affiliations or electoral popularity.

The Governor Selecting Court Judges Qualified by a Nonpartisan Commission