Law and Politics

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A case involving a business contract falls under which branch of law? A) civil law B) criminal ... Started by jrubin	3 Replies 16 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Liamb2179
The term misdemeanor refers to a A) crime less serious than a felony. B) crime more serious ... Started by jho37	1 Replies 62 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by dreamfighter72
Laws made by legislative bodies are called A) statutes. B) provisions. C) bills. D) ... Started by jazziefee	1 Replies 46 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ladyjames123
A collection of laws relating to the same topic and presented in a comprehensive and systemic ... Started by londonang	1 Replies 38 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by cuttiesgirl16
A court that hears and decides cases tried for the first time has A) original jurisdiction. B) ... Started by Jramos095	1 Replies 49 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by tkempin
A party to a civil case who was dissatisfied with the outcome in the trial court could next proceed ... Started by itsmyluck	1 Replies 70 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Gabe
A court that has specific authority to decide a particular type of case has A) concurrent ... Started by ereecah	1 Replies 34 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by gcook
The term court of record means that A) cases may not be appealed from these courts. B) the ... Started by nautica902	1 Replies 49 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by taylorsonier
Which court does NOT require the judge to be lawyer? A) county court-at-law B) district court ... Started by Tirant22	3 Replies 116 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by tofugiraffe
Which court has original jurisdiction to determine both the validity of a will and whether a person ... Started by cookcarl	1 Replies 23 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by raili21
The Department of ________ was established in 1977 in response to the severe energy crisis and ... Started by bobbie	1 Replies 26 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by shaquita
An operator of an automobile repair shop cannot collect a bill of 426.42 from a customer. Where ... Started by EY67	1 Replies 67 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by joshraies
Texas courts that have exclusive original jurisdiction over slander are A) state district courts. ... Started by dejastew	1 Replies 74 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by AISCAMPING
Justices of the peace in the Texas have jurisdiction over all of the following, EXCEPT A) ... Started by FButt	1 Replies 25 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by aruss1303
Which statement regarding the intermediate appellate court is INCORRECT? A) All courts have three ... Started by dmcintosh	1 Replies 33 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by mcni194
Which level of courts are constitutionally bifurcated in Texas? A) highest-level appellate courts ... Started by magmichele12	1 Replies 52 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by wshriver
Which of the following courts does NOT have criminal jurisdiction? A) county courts B) Texas ... Started by mp14	3 Replies 65 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Kimmy
A general definition of law is _________________. A) legislative codes governing judicial conduct ... Started by kaid0807	1 Replies 37 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by s.meritte
Federal agencies that are responsible for implementing rules and regulations with respect to ... Started by jparksx	1 Replies 36 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by dlook33
The Interstate Commerce Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission are examples of ... Started by asmith134	1 Replies 61 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by quynhmickitran
How does criminal law differ from civil law with regard to charges and punishments? A) Only ... Started by chandani	1 Replies 67 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by laurnthompson
The ________ was created in 1972 to protect the public against risks associated with consumer ... Started by NClaborn	1 Replies 48 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by reversalruiz
A citizen who believes a judge has behaved unethically while presiding over his or her case should ... Started by urbanoutfitters	1 Replies 50 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by KKcool
Indictments are prepared in grand jury proceedings if _________ members decide that there is enough ... Started by altibaby	1 Replies 42 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by tennis14576
When was the first female, Sharon Keller, elected to head the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals? A) ... Started by abc	3 Replies 33 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Anton