Question 1

A merit election plan would

Accepted Answer

A)  completely eliminate the role of the voter. 
B)  provide for an appointment process, and then when the term has been served, the judge would seek retention in an election with no opponents listed. 
C)  provide for an appointment process, and then when the term has been served, the judge would seek election in an election against other opponents. 
D)  provide for an appointment process, life term, and removal by referendum. 
A)  completely eliminate the role of the voter. 
B)  provide for an appointment process, and then when the term has been served, the judge would seek retention in an election with no opponents listed. 
C)  provide for an appointment process, and then when the term has been served, the judge would seek election in an election against other opponents. 
D)  provide for an appointment process, life term, and removal by referendum.

Question 2

Which of the following is a court of limited civil jurisdiction within the Texas state court system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas Court of Criminal Appeals 
B)  municipal court 
C)  Texas Supreme Court 
D)  district court 
A)  Texas Court of Criminal Appeals 
B)  municipal court 
C)  Texas Supreme Court 
D)  district court

Question 3

According to the Texas Judicial Campaign Fairness Act,what dollar amount is an individual limited to when donating to a statewide judicial candidate?

Accepted Answer

A)  $100,000 
B)  $75,000 
C)  $30,000 
D)  $5,000 
A)  $100,000 
B)  $75,000 
C)  $30,000 
D)  $5,000

Question 4

Mediation is popular in civil disputes because the parties to the dispute are NOT forced into a particular decision,as they would be with arbitration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An indictment is also known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  felony. 
B)  true bill. 
C)  guilty verdict. 
D)  capital case. 
A)  felony. 
B)  true bill. 
C)  guilty verdict. 
D)  capital case.

Question 6

Traditionally,trial lawyers contribute money to judicial candidates who are sympathetic to plaintiffs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One of the biggest controversies concerning the method of judicial selection in Texas is that there may be conflicts of interest when judges must hear cases determining the financial interests of persons who have donated to their campaigns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Since the late 1980s,the Texas Supreme Court has

Accepted Answer

A)  grown more liberal in its tort-law decisions. 
B)  been dominated by the Democratic Party. 
C)  taken a more pro-business direction. 
D)  tended to be sympathetic to the plaintiff's position. 
A)  grown more liberal in its tort-law decisions. 
B)  been dominated by the Democratic Party. 
C)  taken a more pro-business direction. 
D)  tended to be sympathetic to the plaintiff's position.

Question 9

Each county has at least how many district courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  10 
D)  14 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  10 
D)  14

Question 10

According to the Texas Judicial Campaign Fairness Act,what dollar amount is a law firm limited to when donating to any statewide judicial candidate?

Accepted Answer

A)  $100,000 
B)  $75,000 
C)  $30,000 
D)  $10,000 
A)  $100,000 
B)  $75,000 
C)  $30,000 
D)  $10,000

Question 11

Describe the roles of the participants in the Texas court system and the procedures used in trial and appellate courts.

Accepted Answer

a.Main participants: Participants in the

Question 12

There are ________ statutory probate court judges.

Accepted Answer

A)  18 
B)  6 
C)  200 
D)  254 
A)  18 
B)  6 
C)  200 
D)  254

Question 13

The Texas Supreme Court and court of criminal appeals have appellate jurisdiction,which means they have the authority to do what?

Accepted Answer

A)  hear all cases from across the state, regardless of reasoning 
B)  review the decisions of lower courts to determine whether legal principles and court procedures were followed correctly 
C)  review the abilities of lower court justices 
D)  suspend habeas corpus 
A)  hear all cases from across the state, regardless of reasoning 
B)  review the decisions of lower courts to determine whether legal principles and court procedures were followed correctly 
C)  review the abilities of lower court justices 
D)  suspend habeas corpus

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the requirement(s)necessary to be a judge of the Texas Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

A)  35 years of age 
B)  citizen of the United States and a resident of Texas 
C)  practicing lawyer or judge for at least 10 years 
D)  35 years of age, citizen of the United States, resident of Texas, practicing attorney or judge for at least 10 years 
A)  35 years of age 
B)  citizen of the United States and a resident of Texas 
C)  practicing lawyer or judge for at least 10 years 
D)  35 years of age, citizen of the United States, resident of Texas, practicing attorney or judge for at least 10 years

Question 15

Minority representation across the judicial branch is not representative of the diversity of the U.S.population,and this is particularly true in Texas.Why is minority representation so low? What efforts have been made to remedy this situation? Is there a solution to increasing representation from a variety of Texans?

Accepted Answer

a.Minority representation is low: White

Question 16

Texas officially uses which method to select state judges?

Accepted Answer

A)  nonpartisan election 
B)  merit plan 
C)  partisan election 
D)  appointment by governor 
A)  nonpartisan election 
B)  merit plan 
C)  partisan election 
D)  appointment by governor

Question 17

In 1996,the voters of Texas chose to adopt the merit selection of judges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

One big difference in the campaigns of civil court judges versus criminal court judges is the amount of money involved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Why is it difficult for voters to learn about judicial candidates in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Judicial candidates, by law, are prevented from actively campaigning for office. 
B)  Most judicial candidates fill their campaign literature with arcane legal analysis. 
C)  Voters are called upon to vote for too many different judicial races in a single election. 
D)  Most voters never go to court, so they have little knowledge upon which to base their decisions. 
A)  Judicial candidates, by law, are prevented from actively campaigning for office. 
B)  Most judicial candidates fill their campaign literature with arcane legal analysis. 
C)  Voters are called upon to vote for too many different judicial races in a single election. 
D)  Most voters never go to court, so they have little knowledge upon which to base their decisions.

Question 20

Federal judges are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A merit election plan would

Which of the following is a court of limited civil jurisdiction within the Texas state court system?

According to the Texas Judicial Campaign Fairness Act,what dollar amount is an individual limited to when donating to a statewide judicial candidate?

Mediation is popular in civil disputes because the parties to the dispute are NOT forced into a particular decision,as they would be with arbitration.

An indictment is also known as a

Traditionally,trial lawyers contribute money to judicial candidates who are sympathetic to plaintiffs.

One of the biggest controversies concerning the method of judicial selection in Texas is that there may be conflicts of interest when judges must hear cases determining the financial interests of persons who have donated to their campaigns.

Since the late 1980s,the Texas Supreme Court has

Each county has at least how many district courts?

According to the Texas Judicial Campaign Fairness Act,what dollar amount is a law firm limited to when donating to any statewide judicial candidate?

Describe the roles of the participants in the Texas court system and the procedures used in trial and appellate courts.

There are ________ statutory probate court judges.

The Texas Supreme Court and court of criminal appeals have appellate jurisdiction,which means they have the authority to do what?

Which of the following best describes the requirement(s)necessary to be a judge of the Texas Supreme Court?

Texas officially uses which method to select state judges?

In 1996,the voters of Texas chose to adopt the merit selection of judges.

One big difference in the campaigns of civil court judges versus criminal court judges is the amount of money involved.

Why is it difficult for voters to learn about judicial candidates in Texas?

Federal judges are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.

The Political Culture,People,and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Legislature

The Executive Branch

Local Government

Public Finance

Public Policy

Crime and Corrections Policy

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Exam 9: The Judiciary

A merit election plan would

Which of the following is a court of limited civil jurisdiction within the Texas state court system?

According to the Texas Judicial Campaign Fairness Act,what dollar amount is an individual limited to when donating to a statewide judicial candidate?

Mediation is popular in civil disputes because the parties to the dispute are NOT forced into a particular decision,as they would be with arbitration.

An indictment is also known as a

Traditionally,trial lawyers contribute money to judicial candidates who are sympathetic to plaintiffs.

One of the biggest controversies concerning the method of judicial selection in Texas is that there may be conflicts of interest when judges must hear cases determining the financial interests of persons who have donated to their campaigns.

Since the late 1980s,the Texas Supreme Court has

Each county has at least how many district courts?

According to the Texas Judicial Campaign Fairness Act,what dollar amount is a law firm limited to when donating to any statewide judicial candidate?

Describe the roles of the participants in the Texas court system and the procedures used in trial and appellate courts.

There are ________ statutory probate court judges.

The Texas Supreme Court and court of criminal appeals have appellate jurisdiction,which means they have the authority to do what?

Which of the following best describes the requirement(s)necessary to be a judge of the Texas Supreme Court?

Texas officially uses which method to select state judges?

In 1996,the voters of Texas chose to adopt the merit selection of judges.

One big difference in the campaigns of civil court judges versus criminal court judges is the amount of money involved.

Why is it difficult for voters to learn about judicial candidates in Texas?

Federal judges are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.

The Political Culture,People,and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Legislature

The Executive Branch

Local Government

Public Finance

Public Policy

Crime and Corrections Policy

Filters