How to Become a Judge in the U.S.

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If you deeply care about fairness and justice, you may want to be a judge. Like many careers, it takes years to become a judge.

Education
First, you must have a college degree. Then, you must apply to law school. You must pass an exam to be accepted in law school. After law school, you must pass the bar exam. The exam tests whether you can practice law.

Experience
After passing the bar exam, you must work as a lawyer. Lawyers work in court. They work for clients to help them win cases. In the court, you will understand how lawyers and judges work.

Judgeship
You can apply for a judgeship in your state. The process is long. There are many areas in which both lawyers and judges can work. Sometimes judges must be elected or chosen by vote. After you become a judge, you will need training to start working.


Question
Which statement describes an important point found only in “How to become a Judge in the U.S.”?
Responses
A In some important positions, there are elections.In some important positions, there are elections.
B In some important positions, there are rules.In some important positions, there are rules.
C In some careers, one must be a U.S. citizen. In some careers, one must be a U.S. citizen.
D In some careers, one must study for many years.In some careers, one must study for many years.
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Answer 1

The statement that describes an important point found only in “How to Become a Judge in the U.S.” is:

A In some important positions, there are elections.

This point is specifically mentioned in the context of the process of obtaining a judgeship, where it is stated that sometimes judges must be elected or chosen by vote. The other options do not focus on unique aspects of the process of becoming a judge as described in the text.