Law and Politics

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In 2007, Texas voters approved a constitutional amendment which abolished which county office in ... Started by humphriesbr@me.com	1 Replies 118 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by isabelt_18
Why has the Austin city council had one Hispanic member and one African-American member for the past ... Started by Lisaclaire	1 Replies 133 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Yixagurpuldink
Despite a nationwide municipal home-rule movement, Texas failed to adopt a constitutional amendment ... Started by jeatrice	1 Replies 83 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by marict
Texas public schools were first administered by county commissioners before the advent of the school ... Started by plus1	1 Replies 88 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by akudia
In many ways, county governments serve as the administrative arm of the state government. ... Started by Kthamas	3 Replies 123 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by lauravaras
Unlike cities, counties do not have general ordinance-making authority. Indicate whether this ... Started by V@ndy87	1 Replies 89 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by jlaineee
District clerks keep records for the county commissioners. Indicate whether this statement is ... Started by javeds	1 Replies 68 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by vseab
The Texas Local Government Code details the creation and operation of general law cities in Texas. ... Started by kwoodring	1 Replies 114 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by kardosa007
The commission style of city government has become increasingly popular in the last few decades. ... Started by sc00by25	1 Replies 70 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by shoemake
Texas cities receive approximately one-fourth of their annual operating budget from state ... Started by bobbysung	1 Replies 51 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by joshraies
One significant reason for the use of a single-purpose special district government rather than ... Started by natalie2426	1 Replies 80 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by blazinlyss
Special districts can only be created with the approval of voters in the affected counties and ... Started by xroflmao	1 Replies 73 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by bblaney
The Texas judiciary has its roots primarily in __________ legal traditions. A) English B) Mexican ... Started by jayhills49	3 Replies 131 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by dawsa925
Which court(s) represents the lowest level of the trial court system? A) Constitutional county ... Started by jenna1	1 Replies 121 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by TheDev123
Why are there 254 constitutional county courts in the State of Texas? A) Under the law ... Started by Pineappleeh	1 Replies 104 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by SAUXC
If you are charged with driving while intoxicated and your case goes to trial in Texas, your case is ... Started by ts19998	1 Replies 118 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by jennafosdick
Assume you want to be a judge in Texas, but you are not a lawyer, nor do you have a law degree. Of ... Started by B	1 Replies 82 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by rleezy04
Which of the following courts never uses a jury? A) County trial court B) Municipal court C) ... Started by pane00	1 Replies 138 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ankilker
Which judges must have at least 10 years of experience and be at least 35 years of age? A) ... Started by 2125004343	1 Replies 82 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by gcook
Assume you are on a jury in a felony criminal trial in state district court. If you believe the ... Started by clippers!	1 Replies 88 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ASDFGJLO
Texas is one of only seven states that A) has a bifurcated supreme court level. B) employs ... Started by CharlieWard	3 Replies 99 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by vboyd24
Justice of the peace courts have only criminal jurisdiction. Indicate whether this statement is ... Started by cagreen833	1 Replies 67 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Galvarado142
All Texas courts are constitutionally created. Indicate whether this statement is true or ... Started by Diane	1 Replies 63 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Danny Ewald
If you are charged with a felony in Texas and the case goes to trial, you would appear as a ... Started by tatyanajohnson	1 Replies 88 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Ahnyah
In Texas, capital murder convictions are automatically reviewed by the Texas Court of Criminal ... Started by AEWBW	1 Replies 136 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by yahahah24021