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futuristic

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Texas is said to have a bifurcated court system at the highest appellate level. Explain what this means and what the courts are. Why was this system created and how common is it in the United States?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Texas juries that find a defendant guilty of capital murder must decide between the death penalty and life imprisonment as the only options for punishment.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Explain that a bifurcated court system means the existence of two separate highest-level appellate courts.
2. Identify the Texas Supreme Court as the highest appellate court for civil cases and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals as the highest appellate court for criminal cases.
3. Explain that the system reflects a desire by the constitutional framers to fragment political power and decentralize government.
4. Indicate that Texas is one of only two states in the United States to have such a system.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: True




futuristic

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


atrochim

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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