Question 1

The Supreme Court consists of one chief justice and _________ associate justices.

Accepted Answer

A)  three
B)  five
C)  eight
D)  twoE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

_________ refers to a situation in which the prosecutor and defense attorney negotiate an agreement whereby the accused pleads guilty to a less serious crime than originally charged or in return for a reduction in the sentence to be served.

Accepted Answer

A)  Plea bargaining
B)  De novo
C)  Pleading no contest
D)  A writE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

Public confidence in justice of the peace courts is

Accepted Answer

A)  41 percent.
B)  low.
C)  higher than that of state courts.
D)  87 percent.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Most states use the __________ system to select their judges.

Accepted Answer

A)  partisan election
B)  nonpartisan election
C)  gubernatorial appointment
D)  meritE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The justice of the peace courts are authorized by

Accepted Answer

A)  a city charter.
B)  the commissioners' court.
C)  a state statute.
D)  the Texas Constitution.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

The burden of proof standard used in civil cases is

Accepted Answer

A)  reasonable doubt.
B)  probable doubt.
C)  beyond a reasonable doubt.
D)  a preponderance of the evidence.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following statements about court of appeals judges is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  They must be at least 35 years of age.
B)  They must have a minimum of 10 years experience as a lawyer or judge.
C)  They must have lived in their district five years prior to the election.
D)  They must be elected from their districts for six-year terms.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Municipal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  violation of city ordinance.
B)  class C misdemeanors.
C)  fine of $500 or less.
D)  jail sentence.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following statements about indictments in Texas is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  If an indictment is not returned,the conclusion of the grand jury is a no bill.
B)  The vote of all of the 12 grand jurors is needed to indict.
C)  An indictment is the responsibility of the grand jury.
D)  An indictment is sometimes referred to as a true bill.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

How does the current method of selecting judges in Texas limit minority representation? What changes to judicial selection would create a more fair system?​

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Question 11

A criminal case does not involve

Accepted Answer

A)  a lawbreaker who may be punished by a fine or imprisonment or both.
B)  action by the state against the accused.
C)  a violation of penal law.
D)  cases that deal primarily with individual or property rights.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Contrast civil and criminal cases.Be sure to include major differences in procedures and standards for evidence.​

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Civil and criminal cases are two differe...

Question 13

The vast majority of cases heard by municipal courts involve

Accepted Answer

A)  minor lawsuits.
B)  class B misdemeanors.
C)  traffic and parking violations.
D)  violations of county ordinances.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is not a criticism of the Texas method of selecting judges?

Accepted Answer

A)  Citizens vote for the party without knowing whose running.
B)  Large contributions to judges give the appearance of justice being bought.
C)  Too much advantage is given to incumbency.
D)  Judges elections are nonpartisan.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Is minority representation in the judicial system important for a democracy? Why or why not.

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Yes, minority representation in the judi...

Question 16

​How do campaign contributions impact the Texas judicial system? Give specific examples.

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Campaign contributions can have a signif...

Question 17

County courts-at-law have jurisdiction for all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  the handling of both civil and criminal cases.
B)  civil jurisdiction involving cases over $100,000.
C)  for criminal jurisdiction,which includes misdemeanors not handled in justice of the peace and municipal courts.
D)  probate of wills.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

District court jurisdiction extends to all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  felony cases.
B)  civil cases exceeding $200.
C)  juvenile cases.
D)  original jurisdiction for traffic cases.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

In 1989,in which court case did the Texas Supreme Court unanimously declare that the huge disparities between rich and poor school districts were unacceptable and ordered changes in the financing of Texas's public schools?

Accepted Answer

A)  Edgewood v.Kirby
B)  Edgewood v.SAISD
C)  Edgewood v.Perry
D)  Rodriguez v.EdgewoodE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

A ___________ trial is a new trial conducted in a higher court (as opposed to an appeal) .

Accepted Answer

A)  true bill
B)  court of record
C)  de novo
D)  no billE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 9: The Judiciary

Is minority representation in the judicial system important for a democracy? Why or why not.

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The vast majority of cases heard by municipal courts involve

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​How do campaign contributions impact the Texas judicial system? Give specific examples.

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The Supreme Court consists of one chief justice and _________ associate justices.

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How does the current method of selecting judges in Texas limit minority representation? What changes to judicial selection would create a more fair system?​

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District court jurisdiction extends to all of the following except

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_________ refers to a situation in which the prosecutor and defense attorney negotiate an agreement whereby the accused pleads guilty to a less serious crime than originally charged or in return for a reduction in the sentence to be served.

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Most states use the __________ system to select their judges.

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A criminal case does not involve

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County courts-at-law have jurisdiction for all of the following except

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Which of the following is not a criticism of the Texas method of selecting judges?

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Municipal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over the following except

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Contrast civil and criminal cases.Be sure to include major differences in procedures and standards for evidence.​

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Which of the following statements about court of appeals judges is incorrect?

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Which of the following statements about indictments in Texas is incorrect?

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In 1989,in which court case did the Texas Supreme Court unanimously declare that the huge disparities between rich and poor school districts were unacceptable and ordered changes in the financing of Texas's public schools?

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A ___________ trial is a new trial conducted in a higher court (as opposed to an appeal) .

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The justice of the peace courts are authorized by

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