AP Comparative Government and Politics / Unit 2: Political Institutions
2.9 Independent Judiciaries
Notes
Independence depends on appointment methods, tenure and freedom from political pressure. Authoritarian regimes often control courts.
Practice
Life tenure or long terms for judges help:
Freedom from pressure.
In China, courts are:
Party control.
An independent judiciary supports:
Equal application of law.
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