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serve impeachment arbiters federal consent life term provide legislative dishonest practice range qualified special other In the United States system, the judge acts as an impartial referee in an adversary judicial process. In this role, the judge has a wide 1_____ of responsibilities depending on whether he sits on the 2_____ or state bench, the structure of the judicial body served, the rules and regulations of the jurisdiction, and the general environment of the jurisdiction. Generally, judges are seen as powerful 3_____ and managers in the system. They usually 4____ on a full time, full salary basis. Most jurisdictions require that a judge be a 5_____ lawyer and some require a specific period in 6_____ of the law. Generally, however, no 7_____ specific qualifications are required. Federal judges are appointed for 8 _____, on good behavior, by the President with the advice and 9_____ of the Senate. In the state system, judges are usually chosen by one of four methods, depending on the State or a jurisdiction within a State: popular election, gubernatorial appointment, 10_____ election, and merit selection. Most state judges serve for a 11_____ ranging from four years to life. No 12_____ pre-appointment training or education is required for judges, but a trend is developing in both federal and state systems to 13_____ continuing in-service training to them. Unqualified, disabled, or 14_____ judges may be removed by 15_____or, in some states, by special hearing boards.