Law and Politics

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Which is not an example of a civil case? a. Divorce b. Breach of contract c. Personal injury ... Started by mwit1967	1 Replies 90 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by jackie
A(n) __________ case involves violation of the penal law. a. criminal b. civil c. appellate d. ... Started by ishan	1 Replies 108 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by potomatos
Preponderance of the evidence is the standard used to determine the amount of evidence required in ... Started by danielfitts88	3 Replies 347 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by jgranad15
Beyond a reasonable doubt is the standard used to determine the amount of evidence required in a(n) ... Started by mpobi80	1 Replies 176 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by lcapri7
A legal case in which the facts are heard for the first time, and in which legal rules of procedure ... Started by Wadzanai	1 Replies 112 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by wergv
A trial involving _________ includes determination of fact along with application of the law. a. ... Started by go.lag	1 Replies 88 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by akpaschal
The power of a court to review decisions of a lower court is known as a. original jurisdiction. ... Started by madam-professor	1 Replies 84 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by TDubDCFL
_________ proceedings are based on legal process, rather than fact. a. Civil b. Jeopardy c. ... Started by burton19126	1 Replies 95 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by akudia
If a person commits arson, and a person injured in the resulting fire suffers lost earnings and ... Started by KimWrice	1 Replies 79 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by steff9894
Cases that deal primarily with individual or property rights rather than the penal code involve the ... Started by DelorasTo	1 Replies 55 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by alvinum
Appellate proceedings are based on __________; not __________. a. fact; legal process b. civil; ... Started by Pineapplelove6	3 Replies 88 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by mammy1697
Most municipal court cases involve a. violations of state law. b. felonies. c. minor drug ... Started by elizabeth18	1 Replies 86 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by meganmoser117
________ cases are initiated by the government prosecutor on behalf of the public. a. Civil b. ... Started by serike	1 Replies 109 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Kdiggy
A new trial conducted in a higher court (for a previously heard case) is a(n) __________ trial. ... Started by mrsjacobs44	1 Replies 134 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by IAPPLET
Opponents of the court of record concept in municipal courts argue that these courts are primarily a ... Started by Hungry!	1 Replies 103 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by jomama
To ensure consistency in administering justice, Texas requires that municipal judges a. pass an ... Started by schs14	1 Replies 79 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by yahahah24021
Justices of the Peace precincts are established by a. city mayors. b. county commissioners. c. ... Started by ENagel	1 Replies 208 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Awesome
Supporters of retaining justices of the peace argue that loss of these officials will mean loss of ... Started by Anajune7	1 Replies 92 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by SAUXC
In addition to probate, small civil matters and serious misdemeanors, the Constitutional County ... Started by jace	3 Replies 87 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by alvinum
More than two-thirds of the cases disposed in county courts are a. criminal. b. appellate. c. ... Started by asmith134	1 Replies 62 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by leahm14
District courts are often described as the chief __________ courts of the state. a. civil b. ... Started by imanialler	1 Replies 116 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Jossy
Texas district courts function as ___________ courts. a. multiple-judge b. appellate c. ... Started by joe	1 Replies 148 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by covalentbond
Juvenile cases are usually tried in __________ courts. a. district b. municipal c. supreme d. ... Started by Mr3Hunna	1 Replies 119 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by morrie123456
When a prosecutor and defense attorney negotiate an agreement whereby an accused person pleads ... Started by Marty	1 Replies 167 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by sokh
Approximately __________ of criminal cases are disposed of through plea bargaining. a. 5 percent ... Started by joesmith1212	1 Replies 270 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by vboyd24