Law and Politics

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The judicial branch of the Republic of Texas under the Constitution of 1836 called for the ... Started by Coya19@aol.com	1 Replies 99 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by joshbk44
Assume that you are a landlord in Texas wishing to remove tenants from your property. To do so, you ... Started by vinney12	1 Replies 76 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by brbarasa
The Texas Constitution establishes a constitutional county court in most (but not all) of the ... Started by stock	3 Replies 101 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by abctaiwan
Both statutory and constitutional county judges must be licensed attorneys. Indicate whether this ... Started by ghost!	1 Replies 80 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Sassygurl126
The Texas Courts of Appeals have exclusively civil jurisdiction. Indicate whether this statement ... Started by james9437	1 Replies 77 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by morrie123456
The Texas Supreme Court is the final appellate jurisdiction for civil and criminal cases in the ... Started by big1devin	1 Replies 171 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ms_sulzle
All judges in Texas, except for municipal judges, are selected in partisan elections. Indicate ... Started by berenicecastro	1 Replies 232 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by dlook33
To be a district judge in Texas, you must be a licensed attorney or have served as a judge for four ... Started by urbanoutfitters	1 Replies 171 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by cclemon1
If you are a voter in Texas, it is likely that you know little, if anything, about the judges and ... Started by natalie2426	1 Replies 65 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Liamb2179
You have been injured in an accident and want to bring a civil suit against the person who injured ... Started by newyorker26	1 Replies 95 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ergserg
Searches conducted with the consent of the person under arrest are considered reasonable. ... Started by MGLQZ	3 Replies 133 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by blakcmamba
In Texas, search warrants are not required for searches pursuant to a lawful arrest and for seizures ... Started by 09madisonrousseau09	1 Replies 362 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by apple
Ethnic minorities are well represented among Texas judges. Indicate whether this statement is ... Started by Brittanyd9008	1 Replies 90 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by angrybirds13579
Who was the first governor to win back-to-back four year terms? A) Ann Richards B) George Bush C) ... Started by CQXA	1 Replies 83 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Eazy416
Which of the following roles does the governor NOT play? A) Chief of state B) Chief executive ... Started by altibaby	1 Replies 104 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by blakcmamba
Which of the following does NOT apply to the governor's messages? A) They are delivered to the ... Started by APUS57	1 Replies 51 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by quynhmickitran
Of the following governors, who was most liberal? A) George W. Bush B) Mark White C) Bill ... Started by oliviahorn72	1 Replies 55 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by juicepod
Governor Perry set a record for the 2001 legislative session by vetoing A) no bills. B) only one ... Started by Mr.Thesaxman	1 Replies 108 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Ahnyah
Which elected state officeholder is informally called governor-in-waiting because so many have used ... Started by Haya94	3 Replies 125 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by jennafosdick
What is the only statewide elected office created by the legislature instead of the constitution? ... Started by DyllonKazuo	1 Replies 77 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by sylvia
Critics of the Texas Railroad Commission believe that it protects and represents the interests of ... Started by robinn137	1 Replies 92 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by EAN94
In 2009, the Texas legislature refused to extend the life of the Residential Construction Commission ... Started by jenna1	1 Replies 88 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ricroger
When considering tenure, appointment power, and other constitutional powers, the Texas governor is ... Started by Pineappleeh	1 Replies 105 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by mtmmmmmk
Dubbed the Chief Persuader of Texas by one scholar, the Texas governor must overcome ... Started by a0266361136	1 Replies 94 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by tdewitt
The only legislative power held by the governor is the veto. Indicate whether this statement is ... Started by nautica902	1 Replies 87 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by durant1234