Law and Politics

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Grand juries __________. a. tend to overrepresent minority interests b. make determinations on ... Started by iveyjurea	1 Replies 86 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by lcapri7
In what way does the district attorney (DA) exercise considerable power in the criminal justice ... Started by Kthamas	3 Replies 86 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by jazzlynnnnn
Cases reach the Texas Supreme Court primarily on __________. a. petitions for review b. writs of ... Started by TFauchery	1 Replies 79 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ebe
What effect did League of United Latin American Citizens et al. v. Mattox et al. have on the Texas ... Started by V@ndy87	1 Replies 90 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Jsherida
What is the purpose of writs of mandamus on which the Texas Supreme Court sometimes acts? a. It ... Started by serike	1 Replies 63 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by softEldritch
One of the reasons for the lack of minorities serving as judges on Texas courts is that so many ... Started by cool	1 Replies 73 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Li Jun
Prior to the 1970s justices on the Texas Supreme Court were exclusively moderate Republicans. ... Started by waynest	1 Replies 97 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Chocorrol77
Texas is not unique in its system for choosing judges; over 40 states elect their judges in partisan ... Started by jCorn1234	1 Replies 188 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by mceravolo
Texas is said to have a bifurcated court system at the highest appellate level. Explain what this ... Started by futuristic	1 Replies 169 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by dyrone
The state judiciary has traditionally had more influence than the federal courts in shaping public ... Started by kfurse	3 Replies 116 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by 6ana001
Many people argue that the Texas courts have taken on a greater policy role in recent decades. How ... Started by corkyiscool3328	1 Replies 92 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by taylorsonier
Describe the jury system in Texas. Include the types of juries, their duties, and how jurors are ... Started by karlynnae	1 Replies 82 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Mollythedog
Most criminal activities are defined and their punishments established in the __________. a. Civil ... Started by nelaaney	1 Replies 76 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by amcvicar
Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Hill resigned from the court in 1988 to advocate for a ... Started by fnuegbu	1 Replies 205 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by cloudre37
Why did the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct publicly sanction Texas Supreme Court ... Started by gonzo233	1 Replies 82 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by JaynaD87
Legislation enacted in 1987 aimed at bringing about tort reform attempted __________. a. to put ... Started by vicotolentino	1 Replies 81 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by jomama
If stricter limits were placed on campaign funds that judicial candidates could raise from lawyers ... Started by Bernana	1 Replies 143 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by vseab
What benefits are offered by a nonpartisan election system for judges, which some advocate be used ... Started by s.tung	3 Replies 183 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Heffejeff
Following the completion of the Republican takeover of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 1998, ... Started by lunatika	1 Replies 52 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by karmakat49
The Texas Supreme Court ruling in the 1998 Operation Rescue-National v. Planned Parenthood of ... Started by notis	1 Replies 71 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Pswine
Some courts have only original jurisdiction, meaning they can only try cases heard for the second ... Started by jessicacav	1 Replies 89 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by mfedorka
If you have to appear in court because of a traffic violation, you are most likely to visit a ... Started by kodithompson	1 Replies 99 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by manuelcastillo
The primary trial court in Texas is the county court. Indicate whether this statement is true or ... Started by jake	1 Replies 322 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by meganmoser117
The use of plea bargains helps keep district courts with heavy caseloads from being overwhelmed. ... Started by mpobi80	1 Replies 107 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by jjorrostieta
A panel that reviews evidence submitted by prosecutors to determine whether to indict an individual ... Started by pepyto	1 Replies 93 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by vboyd24