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s.tung

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What benefits are offered by a nonpartisan election system for judges, which some advocate be used in Texas?
 
  a. It would move the judiciary away from judicial activism and instead promote the election of judges based on merit rather than their philosophy.
  b. It would guard against partisan bickering on the multimember appellate courts and eliminate the possibility of a poorly qualified candidate being swept into office by straight-ticket voting.
  c. It would allow the governor to appoint judges from lists of nominees recommended by nominating committees, and later the voters could decide whether they should remain in office.
  d. It would prevent the possibility of corruption by forcing judicial candidates to fund their own campaigns, essentially protecting them from the influence of contributor money.

Question 2

Under both the U.S. and Texas Constitutions, a person charged with a crime is presumed __________.
 
  a. guilty until proven innocent by an appointed attorney
  b. innocent until the state can prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt to a judge or jury
  c. innocent until the state can prove reasonable guilt to a judge or jury
  d. guilty until the defendant convinces a jury of innocence beyond a shadow of doubt



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

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Answer: b





 

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