Exam 10: Laws, Courts, and Justice

Describe the scientific testing process that may exonerate or confirm a capital felony conviction. Explain how those exonerated are compensated by the state of Texas.

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Explain capital felony law in Texas. Include in your discussion a definition of capital felony, what the jury must consider, and its sentencing options.

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Question 22

A court that hears and decides cases tried for the first time has

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Question 23

The instrument that formally accuses a person of having committed a high felony and orders that person to trial is a(n)

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Question 24

Rehabilitation of Texas prison inmates is most likely to be successful if the inmate

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Question 25

Disputes concerning business contracts, divorce, family matters and personal injury involve

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Question 26

The function of small claims courts in Texas is mainly performed by

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Question 27

The Texas Constitution and state law grant the government the authority to take a person's life, property, and liberty

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Question 28

The term misdemeanor refers to a

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Question 29

A case involving a business contract falls under which branch of law?

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Question 30

Describe the structure and roles of the "state" courts (both original and appellate jurisdiction). Explain why Texas has two high courts of (final) appeals.

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Question 31

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

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Question 32

Which would not be subject to enhancement under the Texas Penal Code?

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Question 33

According to statistics compiled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, two characteristics shared by inmates in state prisons are

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Question 34

Review the history of capital punishment in Texas. There are two sides to the capital punishment debate: Those in favor and those against capital punishment. What are the arguments put forth by each side in support of their position?

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Question 35

When a case can be heard by only one court, that court is said to have

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Question 36

The agency created to investigate complaints regarding faulty evidence in a criminal case is the

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Question 37

What is the mission of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards?

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Question 38

Which of the following courts mainly exercises original jurisdiction?

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Question 39

Petit or trial juries in Texas are composed of __________ members.

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Describe the scientific testing process that may exonerate or confirm a capital felony conviction. Explain how those exonerated are compensated by the state of Texas.

Explain capital felony law in Texas. Include in your discussion a definition of capital felony, what the jury must consider, and its sentencing options.

A court that hears and decides cases tried for the first time has

The instrument that formally accuses a person of having committed a high felony and orders that person to trial is a(n)

Rehabilitation of Texas prison inmates is most likely to be successful if the inmate

Disputes concerning business contracts, divorce, family matters and personal injury involve

The function of small claims courts in Texas is mainly performed by

The Texas Constitution and state law grant the government the authority to take a person's life, property, and liberty

The term misdemeanor refers to a

A case involving a business contract falls under which branch of law?

Describe the structure and roles of the "state" courts (both original and appellate jurisdiction). Explain why Texas has two high courts of (final) appeals.

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

Which would not be subject to enhancement under the Texas Penal Code?

According to statistics compiled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, two characteristics shared by inmates in state prisons are

Review the history of capital punishment in Texas. There are two sides to the capital punishment debate: Those in favor and those against capital punishment. What are the arguments put forth by each side in support of their position?

When a case can be heard by only one court, that court is said to have

The agency created to investigate complaints regarding faulty evidence in a criminal case is the

What is the mission of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards?

Which of the following courts mainly exercises original jurisdiction?

Petit or trial juries in Texas are composed of __________ members.

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