Even though judges are public officials and eventually should hold their loyalty to the people. However, judge's orientation toward the legislatures varies depending on the type of case and level of scrutiny the judge apply is their decision making. Bruhl and Leib from University of Chicago argue that “developing a satisfactory account of the interpretive duties and opportunities of elected judges is becoming increasingly pressing given developments in state judicial elections.” (p.
Even though judges are public officials and eventually should hold their loyalty to the people. However, judge's orientation toward the legislatures varies depending on the type of case and level of scrutiny the judge apply is their decision making. Bruhl and Leib from University of Chicago argue that “developing a satisfactory account of the interpretive duties and opportunities of elected judges is becoming increasingly pressing given developments in state judicial elections.” (p.