Question 1

In a criminal case how many jurors must agree on a verdict of guilty or not guilty?

Accepted Answer

A)  All 
B)  Two-third 
C)  Three-fourth 
D)  The majority 
A)  All 
B)  Two-third 
C)  Three-fourth 
D)  The majority A

Question 2

In Texas, nearly all judges are chosen by a

Accepted Answer

A)  legislative committee. 
B)  partisan election. 
C)  non-partisan election. 
D)  nominations council. 
A)  legislative committee. 
B)  partisan election. 
C)  non-partisan election. 
D)  nominations council. B

Question 3

As of 2014, how many Democrats held statewide office in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zero 
B)  One 
C)  Three 
D)  Five 
A)  Zero 
B)  One 
C)  Three 
D)  Five B

Question 4

Qualifications for serving on a trial jury in Texas include all the following,except

Accepted Answer

A)  be at least 18 years of age. 
B)  be able to read and write English. 
C)  be a citizen of the United States. 
D)  be a resident of the state of Texas. 
A)  be at least 18 years of age. 
B)  be able to read and write English. 
C)  be a citizen of the United States. 
D)  be a resident of the state of Texas.

Question 5

Which of the following courts does not have criminal jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  County courts 
B)  Texas Supreme Court 
C)  State Courts of Appeals 
D)  Texas Court of Criminal Appeals 
A)  County courts 
B)  Texas Supreme Court 
C)  State Courts of Appeals 
D)  Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

Question 6

Indictments are prepared in grand jury proceedings if at least _________ members decide that there is enough evidence to warrant a trial.

Accepted Answer

A)  six 
B)  twelve 
C)  nine 
D)  seven 
A)  six 
B)  twelve 
C)  nine 
D)  seven

Question 7

The term misdemeanor refers to a

Accepted Answer

A)  crime less serious than a felony. 
B)  crime more serious than a felony. 
C)  matter of juvenile law. 
D)  matter of civil law. 
A)  crime less serious than a felony. 
B)  crime more serious than a felony. 
C)  matter of juvenile law. 
D)  matter of civil law.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Orders a new trial. 
B)  Declares the defendant not guilty. 
C)  Dismisses all charges against the defendant. 
D)  Requires the jury to continue deliberations. 
A)  Orders a new trial. 
B)  Declares the defendant not guilty. 
C)  Dismisses all charges against the defendant. 
D)  Requires the jury to continue deliberations.

Question 9

Which level of courts are constitutionally bifurcated in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Highest level appellate courts 
B)  Intermediate appellate courts 
C)  State trial courts 
D)  Local trial courts 
A)  Highest level appellate courts 
B)  Intermediate appellate courts 
C)  State trial courts 
D)  Local trial courts

Question 10

When was the first female justice elected to the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

A)  1991 
B)  1876 
C)  1925 
D)  2001 
A)  1991 
B)  1876 
C)  1925 
D)  2001

Question 11

The court system has the legal authority to the make the rules of civil procedure, however, these rules

Accepted Answer

A)  may not conflict with any general laws of the state. 
B)  may not conflict with the rules of the State Bar of Texas. 
C)  often conflict with the rules of the State Bar of Texas. 
D)  often do conflict with the general laws of the state. 
A)  may not conflict with any general laws of the state. 
B)  may not conflict with the rules of the State Bar of Texas. 
C)  often conflict with the rules of the State Bar of Texas. 
D)  often do conflict with the general laws of the state.

Question 12

Imagine that you were injured on the job and decided to sue your employer. Explain the process involved in making your civil case. In your judgment, should punitive damages in tort matters be limited?

Accepted Answer

The process of making a civil case again

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Selecting judges and justices through pa

Question 14

The most important role in disciplining judges is now played by the

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas attorney general's office. 
B)  legislative "address" or impeachment process. 
C)  threat of defeat at the next election cycle. 
D)  Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct. 
A)  Texas attorney general's office. 
B)  legislative "address" or impeachment process. 
C)  threat of defeat at the next election cycle. 
D)  Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct.

Question 15

The short-term method for relieving overcrowded court dockets in Texas is to

Accepted Answer

A)  limit the type of cases that courts may handle. 
B)  use alternative dispute resolution. 
C)  utilize the "change of venue" procedure. 
D)  order a two-year delay in the case to give the docket time to clear. 
A)  limit the type of cases that courts may handle. 
B)  use alternative dispute resolution. 
C)  utilize the "change of venue" procedure. 
D)  order a two-year delay in the case to give the docket time to clear.

Question 16

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?

Accepted Answer

Specialty courts, such as drug courts, m

Question 17

In recent years, why have the number of civil jury trials declined?

Accepted Answer

A)  People aren't suing each other as frequently. 
B)  More cases are being tried to judges. 
C)  More cases are being dismissed by judges. 
D)  More cases are being settled by agreement between the plaintiff and defendant. 
A)  People aren't suing each other as frequently. 
B)  More cases are being tried to judges. 
C)  More cases are being dismissed by judges. 
D)  More cases are being settled by agreement between the plaintiff and defendant.

Question 18

Describe the structure and roles of the three local trial courts in Texas (those below the state district courts). Who are their officers, and how are these persons chosen? What is their jurisdiction, and where are cases appealed?

Accepted Answer

The three local trial courts in Texas be

Question 19

The goals of specialty courts are

Accepted Answer

A)  efficiency and therapy. 
B)  institutionalization and incarceration. 
C)  effective child placement and punishment. 
D)  individualized treatment and retribution. 
A)  efficiency and therapy. 
B)  institutionalization and incarceration. 
C)  effective child placement and punishment. 
D)  individualized treatment and retribution.

Question 20

Grand juries in Texas are composed of __________ members.

Accepted Answer

A)  six 
B)  twelve 
C)  both six and twelve 
D)  forty 
A)  six 
B)  twelve 
C)  both six and twelve 
D)  forty

In a criminal case how many jurors must agree on a verdict of guilty or not guilty?

In Texas, nearly all judges are chosen by a

As of 2014, how many Democrats held statewide office in Texas?

Qualifications for serving on a trial jury in Texas include all the following,except

Which of the following courts does not have criminal jurisdiction?

Indictments are prepared in grand jury proceedings if at least _________ members decide that there is enough evidence to warrant a trial.

The term misdemeanor refers to a

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

Which level of courts are constitutionally bifurcated in Texas?

When was the first female justice elected to the Supreme Court?

The court system has the legal authority to the make the rules of civil procedure, however, these rules

Imagine that you were injured on the job and decided to sue your employer. Explain the process involved in making your civil case. In your judgment, should punitive damages in tort matters be limited?

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

The most important role in disciplining judges is now played by the

The short-term method for relieving overcrowded court dockets in Texas is to

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?

In recent years, why have the number of civil jury trials declined?

Describe the structure and roles of the three local trial courts in Texas (those below the state district courts). Who are their officers, and how are these persons chosen? What is their jurisdiction, and where are cases appealed?

The goals of specialty courts are

Grand juries in Texas are composed of __________ members.

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Exam 11: The Judicial Branch

In a criminal case how many jurors must agree on a verdict of guilty or not guilty?

In Texas, nearly all judges are chosen by a

As of 2014, how many Democrats held statewide office in Texas?

Qualifications for serving on a trial jury in Texas include all the following,except

Which of the following courts does not have criminal jurisdiction?

Indictments are prepared in grand jury proceedings if at least _________ members decide that there is enough evidence to warrant a trial.

The term misdemeanor refers to a

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

Which level of courts are constitutionally bifurcated in Texas?

When was the first female justice elected to the Supreme Court?

The court system has the legal authority to the make the rules of civil procedure, however, these rules

Imagine that you were injured on the job and decided to sue your employer. Explain the process involved in making your civil case. In your judgment, should punitive damages in tort matters be limited?

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

The most important role in disciplining judges is now played by the

The short-term method for relieving overcrowded court dockets in Texas is to

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?

In recent years, why have the number of civil jury trials declined?

Describe the structure and roles of the three local trial courts in Texas (those below the state district courts). Who are their officers, and how are these persons chosen? What is their jurisdiction, and where are cases appealed?

The goals of specialty courts are

Grand juries in Texas are composed of __________ members.

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Politics in Texas

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislative Branch

The Executive Branch

Public Policy and Administration

The Criminal Justice System

Finance and Fiscal Policy

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