Question 1

District and county clerks make up eligible jurors lists from

Accepted Answer

A)  voter registration cards and Department of Public Safety identification cards. 
B)  state property tax and federal income tax rolls. 
C)  federal income tax and voter's registration cards. 
D)  Texas driver's licenses and Department of Public Safety identification cards. 
E)  voter registration cards and Texas driver's licenses. 
A)  voter registration cards and Department of Public Safety identification cards. 
B)  state property tax and federal income tax rolls. 
C)  federal income tax and voter's registration cards. 
D)  Texas driver's licenses and Department of Public Safety identification cards. 
E)  voter registration cards and Texas driver's licenses.

Question 2

Unlike federal judges, who are appointed by the president to life terms, state judges in Texas, except for those on municipal courts, are

Accepted Answer

A)  appointed by the governor for specific terms. 
B)  appointed by the speaker for ten-year terms. 
C)  elected to unlimited terms in partisan elections. 
D)  elected to unlimited terms in nonpartisan elections. 
E)  elected to limited terms in partisan elections. 
A)  appointed by the governor for specific terms. 
B)  appointed by the speaker for ten-year terms. 
C)  elected to unlimited terms in partisan elections. 
D)  elected to unlimited terms in nonpartisan elections. 
E)  elected to limited terms in partisan elections.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the Texas Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

A)  to decide on civil and criminal appeals and oversee the State Bar exam 
B)  to decide on the constitutionality of legislation produced by the legislature 
C)  to exercise disciplinary authority over Texas federal judges 
D)  to decide on civil appeals and develop administrative procedures for state courts 
E)  to handle cases that involve the government and one or more parties. 
A)  to decide on civil and criminal appeals and oversee the State Bar exam 
B)  to decide on the constitutionality of legislation produced by the legislature 
C)  to exercise disciplinary authority over Texas federal judges 
D)  to decide on civil appeals and develop administrative procedures for state courts 
E)  to handle cases that involve the government and one or more parties.

Question 4

What is meant by judicial activism, and why do many people object to this role of the court in policymaking? What changes have been proposed to limit judicial activism by changing elections?

Accepted Answer

Judicial activism refers to when judges

Question 5

Refusing to show up for jury duty can lead to fines and, in some cases, jail time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

People sentenced to life in prison can be considered for parole after serving

Accepted Answer

A)  twenty years. 
B)  thirty years. 
C)  forty years. 
D)  fifty years. 
E)  sixty years. 
A)  twenty years. 
B)  thirty years. 
C)  forty years. 
D)  fifty years. 
E)  sixty years.

Question 7

As in other states, Texans are not subject to the jurisdiction of both state and federal court systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What characterizes the work of statutory county courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because they were set up to deal with only probate issues, they are the most specific courts in Texas with regards to several issues. 
B)  Determinations reached by these courts are the only ones at the county level that must be applied throughout the state. 
C)  They have inconsistent jurisdictions because each one was set up to deal with specific local problems. 
D)  These courts share all jurisdictions with municipal and justice of the peace courts but are higher in importance. 
E)  Determinations reached by these courts cannot be appealed to any higher court as they involve issues of county level legal codes. 
A)  Because they were set up to deal with only probate issues, they are the most specific courts in Texas with regards to several issues. 
B)  Determinations reached by these courts are the only ones at the county level that must be applied throughout the state. 
C)  They have inconsistent jurisdictions because each one was set up to deal with specific local problems. 
D)  These courts share all jurisdictions with municipal and justice of the peace courts but are higher in importance. 
E)  Determinations reached by these courts cannot be appealed to any higher court as they involve issues of county level legal codes.

Question 9

________ is a first-degree felony.

Accepted Answer

A)  Home burglary 
B)  Bribery 
C)  Aggravated sexual assault 
D)  Theft of trade secrets 
E)  Intentional bodily injury to a child 
A)  Home burglary 
B)  Bribery 
C)  Aggravated sexual assault 
D)  Theft of trade secrets 
E)  Intentional bodily injury to a child

Question 10

Why has it been so difficult for minorities to be elected to the state's courts? What have minorities done to correct this situation and have efforts been successful?

Accepted Answer

It has been difficult for minorities to

Question 11

Ruby Sondock of Houston was the first woman to serve on the Texas Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Over time, the U.S.Supreme Court has applied the Bill of Rights to the states by way of the ________ clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Accepted Answer

A)  principles of equal protection and due process 
B)  principle of equal protection and rule of law 
C)  principle of due process and presumption of innocence 
D)  principle of due process and rule of law 
E)  principles of equal protection and presumption of innocence 
A)  principles of equal protection and due process 
B)  principle of equal protection and rule of law 
C)  principle of due process and presumption of innocence 
D)  principle of due process and rule of law 
E)  principles of equal protection and presumption of innocence

Question 13

What benefits do a nonpartisan election system for judges, which some advocate be used in Texas, offer?

Accepted Answer

A)  It would move the judiciary away from judicial activism and instead promote the election of judges based on merit rather than their philosophy. 
B)  It would guard against partisan bickering on the multimember appellate courts and eliminate the possibility of a poorly qualified candidate being swept into office by straight-ticket voting. 
C)  It would allow the governor to appoint judges from lists of nominees recommended by nominating committees, and later the voters could decide whether they should remain in office. 
D)  It would prevent the possibility of corruption by forcing judicial candidates to fund their own campaigns, essentially protecting them from the influence of contributor money. 
E)  It would save Texas at all levels of government millions a year as elections for the judiciary would be streamlined and made more efficient. 
A)  It would move the judiciary away from judicial activism and instead promote the election of judges based on merit rather than their philosophy. 
B)  It would guard against partisan bickering on the multimember appellate courts and eliminate the possibility of a poorly qualified candidate being swept into office by straight-ticket voting. 
C)  It would allow the governor to appoint judges from lists of nominees recommended by nominating committees, and later the voters could decide whether they should remain in office. 
D)  It would prevent the possibility of corruption by forcing judicial candidates to fund their own campaigns, essentially protecting them from the influence of contributor money. 
E)  It would save Texas at all levels of government millions a year as elections for the judiciary would be streamlined and made more efficient.

Question 14

In 1998, the Republican Party won ________ seats on the Texas Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

A)  the majority of the 
B)  all of the 
C)  seven 
D)  none of the 
E)  half of the 
A)  the majority of the 
B)  all of the 
C)  seven 
D)  none of the 
E)  half of the

Question 15

Criminal cases range from traffic offenses punishable by fines to capital murder punishable by life in prison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Despite overlapping jurisdictions, a district court judge would first hear a(n) ________ because of original jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A)  divorce, slander, or election dispute case 
B)  civil action case with damages between $200 and $10,000 
C)  misdemeanor case with fines greater than $500 
D)  municipal ordinance criminal case 
E)  appeal from a municipal court of record 
A)  divorce, slander, or election dispute case 
B)  civil action case with damages between $200 and $10,000 
C)  misdemeanor case with fines greater than $500 
D)  municipal ordinance criminal case 
E)  appeal from a municipal court of record

Question 17

The primary trial court in Texas is the

Accepted Answer

A)  county court. 
B)  municipal court. 
C)  statutory county court. 
D)  justice of the peace court. 
E)  district court. 
A)  county court. 
B)  municipal court. 
C)  statutory county court. 
D)  justice of the peace court. 
E)  district court.

Question 18

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, which hears only criminal cases on appeal, has nine members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Why did the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct publicly sanction Texas Supreme Court Justices C.L.Ray and William Kilgarlin in June 1987?

Accepted Answer

A)  They had assisted several county officials, including two commissioners and a sheriff, in covering up evidence from a whistle-blower case. 
B)  They were found to have dismissed evidence that was detrimental to several of their cases and of delivering verdicts based on personal beliefs rather than on civil law. 
C)  They were found to have blackmailed several attorneys to misrepresent clients in cases where it was feared the state would lose. 
D)  They were found to have solicited funds from attorneys and for having improper contact with attorneys practicing before the court. 
E)  They had been caught soliciting bribes from several large corporations to deliver verdicts that would be favorable to the latter. 
A)  They had assisted several county officials, including two commissioners and a sheriff, in covering up evidence from a whistle-blower case. 
B)  They were found to have dismissed evidence that was detrimental to several of their cases and of delivering verdicts based on personal beliefs rather than on civil law. 
C)  They were found to have blackmailed several attorneys to misrepresent clients in cases where it was feared the state would lose. 
D)  They were found to have solicited funds from attorneys and for having improper contact with attorneys practicing before the court. 
E)  They had been caught soliciting bribes from several large corporations to deliver verdicts that would be favorable to the latter.

Question 20

What changes would you make in the state's court system? What changes would you advocate for the selection of state judges? Give an explanation for each answer.

Accepted Answer

In the state's court system, I would adv

District and county clerks make up eligible jurors lists from

Unlike federal judges, who are appointed by the president to life terms, state judges in Texas, except for those on municipal courts, are

What is the primary purpose of the Texas Supreme Court?

What is meant by judicial activism, and why do many people object to this role of the court in policymaking? What changes have been proposed to limit judicial activism by changing elections?

Refusing to show up for jury duty can lead to fines and, in some cases, jail time.

People sentenced to life in prison can be considered for parole after serving

As in other states, Texans are not subject to the jurisdiction of both state and federal court systems.

What characterizes the work of statutory county courts?

________ is a first-degree felony.

Why has it been so difficult for minorities to be elected to the state's courts? What have minorities done to correct this situation and have efforts been successful?

Ruby Sondock of Houston was the first woman to serve on the Texas Supreme Court.

Over time, the U.S.Supreme Court has applied the Bill of Rights to the states by way of the ________ clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment.

What benefits do a nonpartisan election system for judges, which some advocate be used in Texas, offer?

In 1998, the Republican Party won ________ seats on the Texas Supreme Court.

Criminal cases range from traffic offenses punishable by fines to capital murder punishable by life in prison.

Despite overlapping jurisdictions, a district court judge would first hear a(n) ________ because of original jurisdiction.

The primary trial court in Texas is the

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, which hears only criminal cases on appeal, has nine members.

Why did the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct publicly sanction Texas Supreme Court Justices C.L.Ray and William Kilgarlin in June 1987?

What changes would you make in the state's court system? What changes would you advocate for the selection of state judges? Give an explanation for each answer.

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The texas constitution

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Interest groups and political power in texas

The mass media in texas politics

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The texas legislature

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Local government in texas: cities, towns, counties, and special districts

Contemporary public policy issues in texas

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Exam 11: The judicial system in texas

District and county clerks make up eligible jurors lists from

Unlike federal judges, who are appointed by the president to life terms, state judges in Texas, except for those on municipal courts, are

What is the primary purpose of the Texas Supreme Court?

What is meant by judicial activism, and why do many people object to this role of the court in policymaking? What changes have been proposed to limit judicial activism by changing elections?

Refusing to show up for jury duty can lead to fines and, in some cases, jail time.

People sentenced to life in prison can be considered for parole after serving

As in other states, Texans are not subject to the jurisdiction of both state and federal court systems.

What characterizes the work of statutory county courts?

________ is a first-degree felony.

Why has it been so difficult for minorities to be elected to the state's courts? What have minorities done to correct this situation and have efforts been successful?

Ruby Sondock of Houston was the first woman to serve on the Texas Supreme Court.

Over time, the U.S.Supreme Court has applied the Bill of Rights to the states by way of the ________ clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment.

What benefits do a nonpartisan election system for judges, which some advocate be used in Texas, offer?

In 1998, the Republican Party won ________ seats on the Texas Supreme Court.

Criminal cases range from traffic offenses punishable by fines to capital murder punishable by life in prison.

Despite overlapping jurisdictions, a district court judge would first hear a(n) ________ because of original jurisdiction.

The primary trial court in Texas is the

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, which hears only criminal cases on appeal, has nine members.

Why did the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct publicly sanction Texas Supreme Court Justices C.L.Ray and William Kilgarlin in June 1987?

What changes would you make in the state's court system? What changes would you advocate for the selection of state judges? Give an explanation for each answer.

The social and economic milieu of texas politics

The texas constitution

Intergovernmental relationships

Interest groups and political power in texas

The mass media in texas politics

The party system in

Elections, campaigns, and political behavior

The texas legislature

The texas executive

The bureaucracy and policy implementation

Local government in texas: cities, towns, counties, and special districts

Contemporary public policy issues in texas

Filters