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jenna1

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General law cities differ from home rule cities in which of the following ways?
 
  a. They have large populations.
  b. They have unlimited autonomy.
  c. They charge very high taxes.
  d. They are closely monitored by the state.

Question 2

Discuss the impact of the Missouri Plan on the judicial system of Texas.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



mcinincha279

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer:
A. Impacts on the judicial system through the Missouri Plan
1. alleviate the rising costs of campaigning
2. depoliticizing the judicial system
3. provide opportunities for qualified minorities to be represented on the Courts
4. keeps features of the appointment along with the right of voters to remove judges
B. Changes to the judicial system through the plan
1. governor receives list of qualified candidates by a panel of legislators, judges and citizens
2. governor appoints from list for four year terms
3. at the end of term voters decide to retain or vote out existing appointments
4. if judges are retained, they serve seven more years
5. if judge is not retained, governor chooses another from the panel
6. candidates are not required to be part of a political party or raise campaign contributions



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