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jayhills49

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Why were Texas supreme court justices in the news in the late 1980s?
 
  a. They overturned an important piece of Texas legislation.
  b. There were allegations of power abuses and accusations of trading votes for campaign contributions.
  c. It was the first time the court had a majority of conservative judges.
  d. The legislature passed an amendment that changed their positions from elected to appointed seats.

Question 2

What do Texans feel is the benefit to electing their judges?
 
  a. Judges will be more attentive to their voters than to politicians and special interest groups.
  b. Judges will be better qualified for the positions.
  c. They will be more aware who the judges are that hear their cases.
  d. They would be on equal footing with the executive and the legislature.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

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Answer: A





 

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