Law and Politics

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The Texas Supreme Court does all the following, EXCEPT A) handle petitions for review. B) ... Started by Bernana	1 Replies 72 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by cadimas
In a civil jury trial in a state district court, the judge A) finds the fact, and the jury ... Started by strangeaffliction	1 Replies 157 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Ahernandez18
A trend in the representation of poor people accused of a felony or misdemeanor case that may result ... Started by ts19998	1 Replies 106 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by jaymee143
In a criminal case how many jurors must agree on a verdict of guilty or not guilty? A) unanimous ... Started by cagreen833	1 Replies 120 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by heinisk01
In a capital felony case in which the death penalty is being sought, __________ must determine ... Started by Wadzanai	1 Replies 94 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by momolu
Public policy regarding revenues, expenditures, and borrowing is referred to as A) monetary ... Started by stock	1 Replies 64 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by choc0chan
The traditional Texas fiscal policy is the achievement of a balanced budget through A) low taxes ... Started by Jkov05	3 Replies 209 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by frejo
Most Texans have indicated in numerous polls that they prefer __________ taxation. A) regressive ... Started by SGallaher96	1 Replies 62 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Kjones0604
Taxes that are a greater burden on lower incomes and less so on higher incomes are known as A) ... Started by aabwk4	1 Replies 119 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by srodz
Which group of Texans pays the most in taxes proportional to their income? A) middle class B) ... Started by eruditmonkey@yahoo.com	1 Replies 90 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by onowka
Taxes that rely more heavily on revenues from higher incomes are known as A) flat taxes. B) ... Started by notis	1 Replies 79 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ecabral0
The Texas state tax mandated exclusively on the revenue of many businesses is the A) state income ... Started by mcmcdaniel	1 Replies 114 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by milbourne11
The pay-as-you-go system means that the Texas legislature must A) pay its bills on time. B) ... Started by mcmcdaniel	1 Replies 64 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by vish98
The fund that measures the state's fiscal health is the A) selective sales tax fund. B) rainy ... Started by audie	1 Replies 92 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Jsherida
The fund available to the Texas legislature for general appropriations purposes is called the A) ... Started by Charlie	3 Replies 135 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by macagn
More than half of the expenditures in Texas are paid from A) federal grants-in-aid. B) the ... Started by jc611	1 Replies 92 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ms_sulzle
Regarding fiscal policy, the Texas Constitution requires that the A) legislature draft and pass ... Started by ereecah	1 Replies 131 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ky860224
In response to pressure from small businesses, the state legislature recently A) reduced the ... Started by lbcchick	1 Replies 83 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by rnehls
The tax that produces the most significant amount of revenue in Texas is the A) general sales ... Started by lindiwe	1 Replies 76 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by vickybb89
The online retailer Amazon must collect sales taxes on items Texas consumers purchase because A) ... Started by acc299	1 Replies 84 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by lindahyatt42
So-called sin taxes are levies placed on A) alcohol, mixed drinks, and tobacco. B) food, ... Started by evelyn o bentley	1 Replies 66 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Kaytorgator
The unemployment compensation system is supported by a(n) A) special sales tax. B) excise tax. ... Started by sarasara	1 Replies 38 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by underwood14
Which of the following classes of corporations appears to have the LEAST business tax burden in ... Started by lb_gilbert	3 Replies 29 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by angrybirds13579
A state tax levied on a natural resource taken from the earth is the A) franchise tax. B) ... Started by jerry coleman	1 Replies 55 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Galvarado142
Where does Texas rank among the states in the tax burden on its citizens? A) near the top B) ... Started by B	1 Replies 64 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by EAN94