How was the current structure of the state intermediate courts of appeal determined?
A) By the Constitution of 1876
B) By amendments to the Constitution of 1876 C) By legislation passed by the Texas legislature D) By legislation passed by the U.S. Congress
E) Through case law and various other forms of legal tradition
Question 2
Which of the following arguments is given by those who support the current structure of the Texas supreme courts?
A) Having two supreme courts allows the reflection of diverse interpretations of the Constitution.
B) Only the Texas Supreme Court should be able to determine what the Texas Constitution means.
C) The Texas judicial system mirrors that used with much success by most states.
D) The current system allows members of the supreme courts to specialize in either criminal or civil law.
E) A simple judicial system is nearly always most efficient.