Exam 10: The Judicial Branch

Which of the following courts mainly exercises original jurisdiction?

If you were owed $8,000 and wanted to represent yourself rather than hire an attorney,in which court would you file your case?

What responsibility did the legislature give to the Texas Legislative Council in 1963? What has been the result?

At Rosalind's trial,after the jury was selected,the prosecuting attorney read information to the jury.What does this tell you about the crime Rosalind is accused of committing?

A violation of the Arlington municipal fire code would be tried in which court?

If one of the parties to a collaborative divorce chooses to litigate the divorce after the case begins,what must then happen?

Describe the structure and roles of the highest appellate courts in Texas.Why does Texas have two high courts of (final)appeals? What benefits or drawbacks might come along with a bifurcated court?

What is meant by the term jurisdiction?

Compare and contrast the role and purpose of specialty courts with other trial courts.In your judgment,what are the most compelling arguments for and against specialty courts?

A citizen who believes a judge has behaved unethically while presiding over his or her case should file a complaint with which entity?

Which of the following statements regarding the rules of civil procedure made by the court system is true?

Which statement correctly describes the trend in the representation of poor people accused of a felony or misdemeanor case that may result in incarceration?

If the judge disagrees with the jury's verdict in a criminal case,what can the judge do?

What are the benefits and drawbacks of selecting judges and justices through partisan elections? How may judges and justices be removed?

To whom does the term plaintiff refer?

What procedures and safeguards are in place to ensure that poor Texans have access to legal services? Do you believe these procedures and safeguards are sufficient? Why or why not?

Which type of case would be appealed automatically to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals?

To what does the term misdemeanor refer?

How many members sit on grand juries in Texas?

Disputes concerning business contracts,divorce,family matters,and personal injury involve what kind of law?