Law and Politics

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In 2008, Texas voters approved a constitutional amendment that combined the Texas Supreme Court and ... Started by bcretired	1 Replies 118 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by macybarnes
Which court has ultimate authority to interpret Texas laws and the Texas Constitution? A) The ... Started by evelyn o bentley	1 Replies 81 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by morrie123456
The Texas judicial system developed from roots in the A) English legal system, although some ... Started by Bernana	1 Replies 126 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by dominiqueenicolee
How was the current structure of the state intermediate courts of appeal determined? A) By the ... Started by corkyiscool3328	3 Replies 167 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by yasmin
A judge on which of the following courts would have the most prestige? A) State court of appeals ... Started by bio_gurl	1 Replies 138 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Tabitha_2016
All of the following can be issued by a municipal court EXCEPT A) verdicts. B) warrants. C) fines ... Started by leilurhhh	1 Replies 72 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by SeanoH09
The local county trial court for minor criminal offenses (less serious misdemeanors) and civil suits ... Started by danielfitts88	1 Replies 73 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by zenzy
A new trial, necessary for an appeal from a court that is not a court of record, is called a(n) ... Started by tichca	1 Replies 95 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Yixagurpuldink
Statutory county courts were created to A) relieve county judges in urban Texas counties of their ... Started by captainjonesify	1 Replies 117 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by jennafosdick
Most criminal and civil cases before the district courts of Texas A) go to trial. B) are ... Started by deesands	1 Replies 118 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by jessofishing
The Texas courts of appeals are the A) courts of the intermediate appellate level for the state. ... Started by michelleunicorn	1 Replies 93 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by underwood14
Assume that you are a justice on the Texas Supreme Court and are in the process of determining ... Started by mp14	3 Replies 112 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by frankwu0507
What is the court of last resort for criminal cases in Texas? A) Texas Supreme Court B) Texas ... Started by ETearle	1 Replies 312 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by nekcihc358
The formal request required for the Texas Supreme Court to review the decision rendered by a ... Started by mpobi80	1 Replies 107 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by yifu223
In the 1980s, several justices on the Texas Supreme Court received scrutiny and criticism over ... Started by kshipps	1 Replies 88 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by cswans24
Other than municipal court judges, trial judges in Texas serve ____ terms, and appellate judges and ... Started by Shelles	1 Replies 156 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ngr69
Statutory county judges are required to A) be over 25 years of age. B) have four years experience ... Started by mmm	1 Replies 76 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by bulacsom
Assume that you wish to become the county judge in the county of your residence. You are not an ... Started by acc299	1 Replies 67 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by diana chang
Which of the following is a criticism of the partisan process of electing judges in Texas? A) ... Started by go.lag	1 Replies 105 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by paavo
The role of the Texas courts of appeal is to look for A) errors made in the application of the ... Started by codyclark	3 Replies 116 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by abro1885
In most instances, a police officer seeking an arrest warrant from a magistrate must meet the ... Started by gonzo233	1 Replies 108 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by SomethingSomething
Assume you are a criminal defendant. During your arraignment before the judge, you inform the judge ... Started by mwit1967	1 Replies 159 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by nanny
If a person is convicted of the death penalty in Texas, his or her conviction is automatically ... Started by student77	1 Replies 60 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by dantucker
In a civil trial in a state district court in Texas, how many jurors must agree in order to render a ... Started by azncindy619	1 Replies 63 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by nikmaaacs
Which of the following is included in the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act of 1995? A) Penalties ... Started by evelyn o bentley	1 Replies 48 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Mollythedog