How are judges selected in North America?

- United States: Appointed by the President of the United States with the advice and consent of the Senate.

Canada:

- Federal Court: Appointed by the Governor General in Council, typically on the recommendation of the Minister of Justice.

- Supreme Court: Appointed by the Governor General in Council, typically on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

State/Provincial Judges

- United States: Methods of selection vary by state, but most common methods are gubernatorial appointment, judicial election, and merit selection.**

- Gubernatorial appointment: Judges are appointed by the Governor of the state.

- Judicial election: Judges are elected by popular vote.

- Merit selection: Judges are selected by a commission or panel that evaluates candidates based on their qualifications.

- Canada:

- Provincial/Territorial Court: Appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, typically on the recommendation of the provincial/territorial Attorney General.