Question 1

All death penalty cases are automatically appealed to the Court of Criminal Appeals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The State Bar of Texas is a unique organization because

Accepted Answer

A)  it is the only agency in Texas that is responsible for enforcing codes of conduct for both lawyers and judges. 
B)  it is under the control of the Texas Attorney General's Office. 
C)  it is the first bar association in the United States to certify lawyers in the legal specialization known as "barratry." 
D)  it is a professional organization, but it also performs functions on behalf of the government, such as licensing and disciplining members. 
A)  it is the only agency in Texas that is responsible for enforcing codes of conduct for both lawyers and judges. 
B)  it is under the control of the Texas Attorney General's Office. 
C)  it is the first bar association in the United States to certify lawyers in the legal specialization known as "barratry." 
D)  it is a professional organization, but it also performs functions on behalf of the government, such as licensing and disciplining members.

Question 3

In Texas, which judicial candidate race is considered the most expensive, where candidates are likely to raise over $1 million?

Accepted Answer

A)  supreme court 
B)  court of criminal appeals 
C)  appellate court 
D)  district court 
A)  supreme court 
B)  court of criminal appeals 
C)  appellate court 
D)  district court

Question 4

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 5

Veterans' courts, DWI courts, and drug courts are types of

Accepted Answer

A)  specialty courts. 
B)  reform courts. 
C)  municipal courts. 
D)  statutory county courts at law. 
A)  specialty courts. 
B)  reform courts. 
C)  municipal courts. 
D)  statutory county courts at law.

Question 6

In what type of court would a justice of the peace handle minor criminal cases, less serious civil suits, and traffic/parking violations?

Accepted Answer

A)  court of special jurisdiction 
B)  court of limited jurisdiction 
C)  court of general jurisdiction 
D)  court of last resort 
A)  court of special jurisdiction 
B)  court of limited jurisdiction 
C)  court of general jurisdiction 
D)  court of last resort

Question 7

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 th

Question 8

In Texas, appellate court judges are elected, but the governor appoints all district to six-year terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The county judge must have political administrative functions combined with some judicial functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Before 1978, partisanship was not a factor in Texas judicial elections because

Accepted Answer

A)  the Texas Constitution required that judicial elections had to be nonpartisan. 
B)  turnout was so low in judicial races that the parties decided not to get involved in the campaigns. 
C)  Texas was effectively a one-party state. 
D)  candidates generally ran without party labels. 
A)  the Texas Constitution required that judicial elections had to be nonpartisan. 
B)  turnout was so low in judicial races that the parties decided not to get involved in the campaigns. 
C)  Texas was effectively a one-party state. 
D)  candidates generally ran without party labels.

Question 11

Texas judges usually get to the bench by only one method of judicial selection. Describe how most judges are selected in Texas. What are some alternative means of selection for state judges? What has Texas done to ameliorate some of the problems with judicial elections?

Accepted Answer

a. Elections: Texas uses partisan electi

Question 12

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 13

In spite of judicial campaigns, voters often know little about judicial candidates. As a result, they vote

Accepted Answer

A)  for the best-qualified person to be a judge. 
B)  for the party label. 
C)  for the challenger as opposed to the incumbent. 
D)  Democratic. 
A)  for the best-qualified person to be a judge. 
B)  for the party label. 
C)  for the challenger as opposed to the incumbent. 
D)  Democratic.

Question 14

A person who files a civil lawsuit against another party is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  plaintiff. 
B)  defendant. 
C)  prosecutor. 
D)  juror. 
A)  plaintiff. 
B)  defendant. 
C)  prosecutor. 
D)  juror.

Question 15

Describe the organization of the judicial branch in Texas. What are the different kinds of courts in Texas, and what are their specific functions? What makes the top appellate court(s) in Texas so different from that of the United States?

Accepted Answer

a. Organization: Court structure consist

Question 16

What types of cases does the Texas Supreme Court hear?

Accepted Answer

A)  civil appeals 
B)  appeals on civil and criminal cases 
C)  both trial and appeals in tort-law cases 
D)  final appeals on all civil and death penalty cases 
A)  civil appeals 
B)  appeals on civil and criminal cases 
C)  both trial and appeals in tort-law cases 
D)  final appeals on all civil and death penalty cases

Question 17

District courts usually have ________ jurisdiction, meaning that they hear a broad range of civil and criminal cases.

Accepted Answer

A)  general 
B)  limited 
C)  mid-tier 
D)  specific 
A)  general 
B)  limited 
C)  mid-tier 
D)  specific

Question 18

The major trial courts in Texas are

Accepted Answer

A)  courts of appeals. 
B)  county courts. 
C)  district courts. 
D)  municipal courts. 
A)  courts of appeals. 
B)  county courts. 
C)  district courts. 
D)  municipal courts.

Question 19

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 20

How many justices sit on the Texas Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

A)  9 
B)  7 
C)  12 
D)  3 
A)  9 
B)  7 
C)  12 
D)  3

All death penalty cases are automatically appealed to the Court of Criminal Appeals.

The State Bar of Texas is a unique organization because

In Texas, which judicial candidate race is considered the most expensive, where candidates are likely to raise over $1 million?

The Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals have appellate jurisdiction, which means they have the authority to do what?

Veterans' courts, DWI courts, and drug courts are types of

In what type of court would a justice of the peace handle minor criminal cases, less serious civil suits, and traffic/parking violations?

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

In Texas, appellate court judges are elected, but the governor appoints all district to six-year terms.

The county judge must have political administrative functions combined with some judicial functions.

Before 1978, partisanship was not a factor in Texas judicial elections because

Texas judges usually get to the bench by only one method of judicial selection. Describe how most judges are selected in Texas. What are some alternative means of selection for state judges? What has Texas done to ameliorate some of the problems with judicial elections?

An indictment is also known as a

In spite of judicial campaigns, voters often know little about judicial candidates. As a result, they vote

A person who files a civil lawsuit against another party is called a

Describe the organization of the judicial branch in Texas. What are the different kinds of courts in Texas, and what are their specific functions? What makes the top appellate court(s) in Texas so different from that of the United States?

What types of cases does the Texas Supreme Court hear?

District courts usually have ________ jurisdiction, meaning that they hear a broad range of civil and criminal cases.

The major trial courts in Texas are

A merit election plan would

How many justices sit on the Texas Supreme Court?

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

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Exam 9: The Judiciary

All death penalty cases are automatically appealed to the Court of Criminal Appeals.

The State Bar of Texas is a unique organization because

In Texas, which judicial candidate race is considered the most expensive, where candidates are likely to raise over $1 million?

The Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals have appellate jurisdiction, which means they have the authority to do what?

Veterans' courts, DWI courts, and drug courts are types of

In what type of court would a justice of the peace handle minor criminal cases, less serious civil suits, and traffic/parking violations?

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

In Texas, appellate court judges are elected, but the governor appoints all district to six-year terms.

The county judge must have political administrative functions combined with some judicial functions.

Before 1978, partisanship was not a factor in Texas judicial elections because

Texas judges usually get to the bench by only one method of judicial selection. Describe how most judges are selected in Texas. What are some alternative means of selection for state judges? What has Texas done to ameliorate some of the problems with judicial elections?

An indictment is also known as a

In spite of judicial campaigns, voters often know little about judicial candidates. As a result, they vote

A person who files a civil lawsuit against another party is called a

Describe the organization of the judicial branch in Texas. What are the different kinds of courts in Texas, and what are their specific functions? What makes the top appellate court(s) in Texas so different from that of the United States?

What types of cases does the Texas Supreme Court hear?

District courts usually have ________ jurisdiction, meaning that they hear a broad range of civil and criminal cases.

The major trial courts in Texas are

A merit election plan would

How many justices sit on the Texas Supreme Court?

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

Building the Future: Public Policies for a Changing Texas

Filters