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Texas GOVT 2306-CH. 9 Quiz

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The Texas Supreme Court and court of criminal appeals have appellate jurisdiction, which means they have the authority to do what?
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review the decisions of lower courts to determine whether legal principles and court procedures were followed correctly
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The majority of the cases that justice of the peace judges hear are those regarding
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traffic misdemeanors.
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A merit election plan would
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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.
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The Texas Supreme Court hears criminal cases only.
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False
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Federal judges have
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lifetime appointments.
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In 1996, the voters of Texas chose to adopt the merit selection of judges.
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False
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In Texas, appellate court judges are elected, but the governor appoints trial judges to six-year terms.
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False
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Which court in Texas has automatic jurisdiction over all death penalty cases?
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the court of criminal appeals
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Civil rights organizations representing Latinos and African Americans have argued that for minorities to get elected into office
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there must be small judicial districts where minority voters make up the majority.
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The Texas Judicial Campaign Fairness Act
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limits the amount of campaign contributions a judicial candidate can receive from an individual donor.
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An indictment is also known as a
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true bill.
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Federal judges are
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appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
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In Texas, the county judge presides over the county court.
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True
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Federal judges are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
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True
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Why does it typically cost more money to win a seat on the Texas Supreme Court than a seat on the Texas court of criminal appeals?
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There are few interest groups that contribute money to the criminal appeals court candidates' campaigns, which keeps down the costs of the election.
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One big difference in the campaigns of civil court judges versus criminal court judges is the amount of money involved.
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True
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Why was partisanship in Texas judicial elections NOT an issue until 1978?
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Up until that time, Texas was essentially a one-party state.
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There are ________ statutory probate court judges.
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18
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A person who files a civil lawsuit against another party is called a
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plaintiff.
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The Texas Supreme Court consists of ________ justices.
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9