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Who elects the judges of the High Court (Obergericht) in the canton of Aargau?
In the exam (German)
Wer wählt im Kanton Aargau die Richterinnen und Richter des Obergerichts?
- aThe Executive Council (Regierungsrat)Der Regierungsrat
- bThe eligible voters of the districtDie Stimmberechtigten des Bezirks
- cThe Grand Council (Grosser Rat)Der Grosse RatCorrect answer
- dThe Federal Assembly (Bundesversammlung)Die Bundesversammlung
Why?
In Aargau, the judges of the High Court are elected by the Grand Council, the cantonal parliament. The justice committee prepares the election. The government does not elect judges.
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