Supreme Court

Composition: 5 Justices Appointed by Chiles, 2 Justices Appointed by Bush

• Restrained

___ Democrats    ___ Republicans   ___ Independent

• Activist

___ Democrats    ___ Republicans   ___ Independent

• Neutral

___ Democrats    ___ Republicans   ___ Independent

Selection

Merit selection through nominating commission followed by retention election

Type of Election

* General Election  X Retention

Ballot Information

• Party affiliation

* No  * Yes

• Incumbency status

* No  * Yes

Election Cycle

* 2005  X 2006

Current Justices standing for reelection / retention

Barbara Pariente

__ Restrained     X   Activist   ___ Neutral

Fred Lewis

__ Restrained     X   Activist   ___ Neutral

Peggy Quince

__ Restrained     X   Activist   ___ Neutral

Name:

__ Restrained   ___ Activist   ___ Neutral

Position of the Court majority on legal reform

__ Favors    X Opposes   __ Mixed