Aspen Ideas Festival 2011

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on elections for judges

Former United States Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor speaks at the Aspen Ideas Festival about the country's legacy of judicial appointments and the need to limit popular elections of judges in order to shield them from outside influence.

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Resources

• iCivics.org
• Aspen Ideas Festival