Law and Politics

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Judge-made law following the principle of stare decisis is known as a. statutory law. b. written ... Started by jwb375	3 Replies 99 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by scrocafella
The area of law that is primarily concerned with private rights, and individual relationships, ... Started by berenicecastro	1 Replies 98 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by leahchrapun
The area of law that is primarily concerned with public moralityconcepts of right and wrong as ... Started by maegan_martin	1 Replies 103 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by scrocafella
A person who brings a civil suit to the courts seeking a legal remedy is a a. defendant. b. ... Started by newyorker26	1 Replies 95 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by lorealeza
All of the following are types of civil law practiced in Texas except a. admiralty law. b. real ... Started by sdfghj	1 Replies 53 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by brbarasa
A legal contract between management and labor under which management agrees to require all newly ... Started by j.rubin	1 Replies 67 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by aloop
Regulation of private property for public purposes is one of the oldest functions of law. Numerous ... Started by berenicecastro	1 Replies 61 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by mcomstock09
Because Texas is a _________ state, the law requires that a couple divide property acquired during ... Started by altibaby	1 Replies 61 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by vickyvicksss
Texas is considered inhospitable to unions because it a. doesn't adequately protect property ... Started by itsmyluck	3 Replies 40 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Smiles0805
Governor Rick Perry and other Republican leaders have argued that frivolous lawsuits have ... Started by Pea0909berry	1 Replies 106 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by carolinefletcherr
A legal action involving a private or civil wrong or injury other than a breach of contract is a ... Started by joblessjake	1 Replies 108 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by elyse44
In response to a U.S. Supreme Court decision reflecting a broad understanding of government's right ... Started by abc	1 Replies 50 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Mollythedog
Victimless crimes, whether felonies or misdemeanors, are called that by some criminologists because ... Started by biggirl4568	1 Replies 80 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by bob
Crimes punishable in Texas by a sentence in county jail or a fine (or both) are a. felonies. b. ... Started by JMatthes	1 Replies 93 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Ahernandez18
FBI index crimes are used as a national barometer of crime rates. Which of the following crimes is ... Started by cmoore54	1 Replies 97 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by tanna.moeller
Of the following, the type of criminal case carrying the longest potential sentence if the accused ... Started by craiczarry	1 Replies 88 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by amynguyen1221
For a variety of social, cultural, and historical reasons, some groups are ... Started by pepyto	3 Replies 76 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by dmurph1496
Crimes prosecuted in Texas are highly varied. They represent a broad range of seriousness and degree ... Started by jlmhmf	1 Replies 83 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Silverbeard98
Which is not an example of white-collar crime? a. Bribery b. Price-fixing c. Robbery d. ... Started by Metfan725	1 Replies 66 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by bubulittle310@msn.cn
Crime is disproportionately committed by certain members of certain groups within the population. ... Started by james9437	1 Replies 93 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by tofugiraffe
Which ethnic group in Texas is most likely to be the victim of a murder? a. Latino b. Anglo c. ... Started by karen	1 Replies 118 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by emilymalinowski12
While the Texas Constitution, like the U.S. Constitution, prohibits unreasonable searches, search ... Started by BRWH	1 Replies 162 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by bitingbit
The legal principle under which evidence acquired in violation of the Fourth Amendment cannot be ... Started by Zoey63294	1 Replies 89 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by meryzewe
In which of the following cases is an arrest warrant technically always required? a. When a ... Started by fagboi	1 Replies 76 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Bsand8
A writ of information is usually issued by a magistrate to authorize a law enforcement officer to ... Started by Mr3Hunna	3 Replies 116 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by amandanbreshears