Exam 7: The California Judiciary

The purpose of the California Courts of Appeal is to

In a 2001 poll of California judges, a majority believed that the best alternative to campaign financing of judicial elections was

Because of the increased amount of money needed in judicial elections, judges must solicit campaign funds from

The California Supreme Court rules on a variety of issues. One example is Troester v. Starbucks, in which the state supreme court unanimously ruled that

Most criminal cases in California are resolved through

Judges selected by the governor to serve on the supreme court and the Court of Appeals in California must be approved by the

Describe the organization of California's judicial system. What types of cases does each level of court hear?

In California, which court has judicial discretion?

State courts ensure that

In 2015-16 eighty percent of criminal cases in California were

What methods are available to remove judges in California? Briefly explain each method.

In California, the Commission on Judicial Performance has the power to

During 2015-16, over ________ cases were filed in the superior courts of California.

Using recent court cases, describe the conflict between federal and state courts regarding the issue of marijuana.

California filed a lawsuit to block the building of a wall on the U.S.-Mexico Border, claiming it violated environmental protection laws. California ________ the lawsuit.

In recent years, campaign spending in judicial elections has

The Commission on Judicial Appointments consists of

Despite the high number of criminal cases in California, the criminal courts are able to resolve 89 percent of the cases within

Jurisdiction refers to

The largest financial contributions to most judicial races come from