Question 1

The scandals and abuses of the Texas prison system led to the creation of a

Accepted Answer

A)  Joint Committee on Prison Reform. 
B)  Blue Ribbon Committee on Prison Reform. 
C)  state prison board. 
D)  general prison manager position. 
A)  Joint Committee on Prison Reform. 
B)  Blue Ribbon Committee on Prison Reform. 
C)  state prison board. 
D)  general prison manager position.

Question 2

Money that is provided by the defendant to ensure his or her appearance in court is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  a court fee. 
B)  bail. 
C)  bounty. 
D)  defendant compensation. 
A)  a court fee. 
B)  bail. 
C)  bounty. 
D)  defendant compensation.

Question 3

The most prison-prone group in society is between the ages of

Accepted Answer

A)  15 and 25. 
B)  18 and 25. 
C)  20 and 29. 
D)  18 and 25 
A)  15 and 25. 
B)  18 and 25. 
C)  20 and 29. 
D)  18 and 25

Question 4

In Texas,the legal standard of proof "beyond a reasonable doubt" is used in which type(s)of cases?

Accepted Answer

A)  felony 
B)  misdemeanor 
C)  civil 
D)  both felony and misdemeanor cases 
A)  felony 
B)  misdemeanor 
C)  civil 
D)  both felony and misdemeanor cases

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a controversy that has led to questioning the integrity of the Texas criminal justice system?

Accepted Answer

A)  the false drug arrests in Tulia 
B)  the false witness case in Burleson County 
C)  the Houston Crime Lab scandal 
D)  the University of Texas corruption scandal 
A)  the false drug arrests in Tulia 
B)  the false witness case in Burleson County 
C)  the Houston Crime Lab scandal 
D)  the University of Texas corruption scandal

Question 6

The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles makes recommendations about

Accepted Answer

A)  federal prison sentences. 
B)  juvenile prisons. 
C)  probation. 
D)  clemency and parole. 
A)  federal prison sentences. 
B)  juvenile prisons. 
C)  probation. 
D)  clemency and parole.

Question 7

Texas leads the nation in the number of state-sanctioned executions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A misdemeanor has a fine of

Accepted Answer

A)  $4,000 or less and the sentence is up to one year in county jail. 
B)  $10,000 or less and the sentence is up to one year in county jail. 
C)  $20,000 or less and the sentence is up to one year in county jail. 
D)  $50,000 or less and the sentence is up to one year in county jail. 
A)  $4,000 or less and the sentence is up to one year in county jail. 
B)  $10,000 or less and the sentence is up to one year in county jail. 
C)  $20,000 or less and the sentence is up to one year in county jail. 
D)  $50,000 or less and the sentence is up to one year in county jail.

Question 9

The Ruiz case was a class-action suit on behalf of inmates that began in 1972,and it focused on issues of

Accepted Answer

A)  security and supervision. 
B)  health care. 
C)  discipline and access to the courts. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  security and supervision. 
B)  health care. 
C)  discipline and access to the courts. 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 10

Discuss the options a judge and prosecutor may have when addressing a criminal case.Review the levels of criminal charges and the possibility of a plea bargain and probation.Based on this knowledge,how "tough" is the Texas system?

Accepted Answer

a.Options for judge and prosecutor: If a

Question 11

When a person is arrested for a felony or misdemeanor and jailed rather than ticketed,he or she will be arraigned before a judge.What happens next?

Accepted Answer

A)  At the arraignment the charges will be explained, he or she will be reminded of the due process rights, and bail will be set. 
B)  At the arraignment the charges will be explained, bail will be set, and he or she will be reminded of the due process rights. 
C)  At the arraignment, a date will be determined for the judge to review the charges against the defendant and bail will be set. 
D)  A date will be determined for the judge to review the charges against the defendant, he or she will be reminded of the due process rights, and bail will be set. 
A)  At the arraignment the charges will be explained, he or she will be reminded of the due process rights, and bail will be set. 
B)  At the arraignment the charges will be explained, bail will be set, and he or she will be reminded of the due process rights. 
C)  At the arraignment, a date will be determined for the judge to review the charges against the defendant and bail will be set. 
D)  A date will be determined for the judge to review the charges against the defendant, he or she will be reminded of the due process rights, and bail will be set.

Question 12

The ________ usually provides legal advice to the county commissioners.

Accepted Answer

A)  county judge 
B)  district attorney 
C)  attorney general 
D)  county attorney 
A)  county judge 
B)  district attorney 
C)  attorney general 
D)  county attorney

Question 13

One of the most controversial judicial issues in Texas is the death penalty.Explain some of the reasons for the controversy.How does race play a role in the controversy? What role does the court of criminal appeals play? What is the process by which clemencies are offered?

Accepted Answer

a.Reasons for controversy: One issue is

Question 14

________ is a suspension of the jail or prison sentence with the understanding that the defendant will meet certain requirements that are imposed by the court.

Accepted Answer

A)  Plea bargain 
B)  Probation 
C)  Parole 
D)  Misdemeanor 
A)  Plea bargain 
B)  Probation 
C)  Parole 
D)  Misdemeanor

Question 15

The integrity of the Texas judicial system has been called into question many times.Explain what events have caused it to be called into question.Discuss the outcome of the situations and what the state of Texas is doing to combat future accusations.

Accepted Answer

a.Questions: Prosecutorial abuse; diffic

Question 16

In Texas,felony juries are composed of ________ people and misdemeanor juries are composed of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  9; 6 
B)  12; 5 
C)  12; 6 
D)  6; 3 
A)  9; 6 
B)  12; 5 
C)  12; 6 
D)  6; 3

Question 17

________ are less serious crimes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Felonies 
B)  Juvenile crimes 
C)  Misdemeanors 
D)  Aggravated assaults 
A)  Felonies 
B)  Juvenile crimes 
C)  Misdemeanors 
D)  Aggravated assaults

Question 18

The governor can alter a prisoner's sentence without the majority support of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

For probation,the defendant will meet certain requirements,which usually include

Accepted Answer

A)  reporting to a probation officer on a regular basis. 
B)  holding a steady job. 
C)  paying fines or restitution. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  reporting to a probation officer on a regular basis. 
B)  holding a steady job. 
C)  paying fines or restitution. 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 20

Grand juries do rule on the guilt or innocence of the accused.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The scandals and abuses of the Texas prison system led to the creation of a

Money that is provided by the defendant to ensure his or her appearance in court is referred to as

The most prison-prone group in society is between the ages of

In Texas,the legal standard of proof "beyond a reasonable doubt" is used in which type(s)of cases?

Which of the following is NOT a controversy that has led to questioning the integrity of the Texas criminal justice system?

The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles makes recommendations about

Texas leads the nation in the number of state-sanctioned executions.

A misdemeanor has a fine of

The Ruiz case was a class-action suit on behalf of inmates that began in 1972,and it focused on issues of

Discuss the options a judge and prosecutor may have when addressing a criminal case.Review the levels of criminal charges and the possibility of a plea bargain and probation.Based on this knowledge,how "tough" is the Texas system?

When a person is arrested for a felony or misdemeanor and jailed rather than ticketed,he or she will be arraigned before a judge.What happens next?

The ________ usually provides legal advice to the county commissioners.

One of the most controversial judicial issues in Texas is the death penalty.Explain some of the reasons for the controversy.How does race play a role in the controversy? What role does the court of criminal appeals play? What is the process by which clemencies are offered?

________ is a suspension of the jail or prison sentence with the understanding that the defendant will meet certain requirements that are imposed by the court.

The integrity of the Texas judicial system has been called into question many times.Explain what events have caused it to be called into question.Discuss the outcome of the situations and what the state of Texas is doing to combat future accusations.

In Texas,felony juries are composed of people and misdemeanor juries are composed of .

________ are less serious crimes.

The governor can alter a prisoner's sentence without the majority support of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.

For probation,the defendant will meet certain requirements,which usually include

Grand juries do rule on the guilt or innocence of the accused.

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The scandals and abuses of the Texas prison system led to the creation of a

Money that is provided by the defendant to ensure his or her appearance in court is referred to as

The most prison-prone group in society is between the ages of

In Texas,the legal standard of proof "beyond a reasonable doubt" is used in which type(s)of cases?

Which of the following is NOT a controversy that has led to questioning the integrity of the Texas criminal justice system?

The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles makes recommendations about

Texas leads the nation in the number of state-sanctioned executions.

A misdemeanor has a fine of

The Ruiz case was a class-action suit on behalf of inmates that began in 1972,and it focused on issues of

Discuss the options a judge and prosecutor may have when addressing a criminal case.Review the levels of criminal charges and the possibility of a plea bargain and probation.Based on this knowledge,how "tough" is the Texas system?

When a person is arrested for a felony or misdemeanor and jailed rather than ticketed,he or she will be arraigned before a judge.What happens next?

The ________ usually provides legal advice to the county commissioners.

One of the most controversial judicial issues in Texas is the death penalty.Explain some of the reasons for the controversy.How does race play a role in the controversy? What role does the court of criminal appeals play? What is the process by which clemencies are offered?

________ is a suspension of the jail or prison sentence with the understanding that the defendant will meet certain requirements that are imposed by the court.

The integrity of the Texas judicial system has been called into question many times.Explain what events have caused it to be called into question.Discuss the outcome of the situations and what the state of Texas is doing to combat future accusations.

In Texas,felony juries are composed of ________ people and misdemeanor juries are composed of ________.

________ are less serious crimes.

The governor can alter a prisoner's sentence without the majority support of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.

For probation,the defendant will meet certain requirements,which usually include

Grand juries do rule on the guilt or innocence of the accused.

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

The Judiciary

Local Government

Public Finance

Public Policy

Filters

In Texas,felony juries are composed of people and misdemeanor juries are composed of .