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serike

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What is the purpose of writs of mandamus on which the Texas Supreme Court sometimes acts?
 
  a. It is to remedy defects in justice by ordering lower courts or public officials to take a certain action.
  b. It offers an explanation as to why the Court has decided not to hear a case appealed to it.
  c. They are used to stop a case from being heard in a lower court and to transfer it to a higher court.
  d. They are decrees ordering the legislature to strike down unconstitutional laws.

Question 2

Most of the minorities who have served on the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals __________.
 
  a. overwhelmingly won statewide elections to gain their seats
  b. were originally appointed by the governor to fill midterm vacancies
  c. were selected by the Judicial Commission to follow affirmative action policies
  d. have been Native Americans


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softEldritch

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b


serike

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Wow, this really help

parshano

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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