GOVT 2306 Chapter 9 Quiz Questions

(Q004) Which of the following is an example of a case that would most likely be heard in criminal court?

A case in which a student has vandalized cars in a school parking lot

(Q007) If a grand jury issues an indictment _____?

A trial is warranted

(Q008) In a criminal trial _____?

A unanimous verdict is needed to find a defendant guilty or not guilty

(Q003) County judges who preside over county commissioners' courts are responsible for ______?

Administering county governments

(Q017) What is the most important part of a judicial candidate's campaign in Texas?

Party Affiliation

(Q009) In civil cases, the burden of proof is on the __________, who must meet a standard known as __________.

Plaintiff; preponderance of evidence

(Q001) What is considered unique about the appellate court structure in Texas?

Texas has separate appellate courts for civil and criminal cases

(Q015) Under merit selection, judges _____?

Would be appointed to their position on the recommendation of a nomination committee composed of both lawyers and laypeople

(Q010) Which type of court would hear a case involving a violation of a city ordinance?

Municipal court

(Q019) Which type of law usually involves monetary compensation as a solution or remedy?

Civil Law

(Q018) If a defendant is found guilty and sent to prison, under which type of law was the defendant tried?

Criminal Law

(Q011) Supreme court justices in Texas are ______?

Elected in partisan elections

(Q013) The State Commission on Judicial Conduct was created to ______?

Ensure that allegations of judicial misconduct are appropriately investigated

(Q014) The Texas Supreme Court ______?

Is the highest court in the state for civil matters

(Q002) What is the intent of the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act?

It limits donations to candidates for judicial office

(Q020) Contributions to candidates in judicial elections usually come from ______?

Lawyers, interest groups, and potential litigants

(Q005) District courts are ______?

Major trial courts of the state that handle trials involving criminal or civil matters

(Q006) In a capital case _______?

The death penalty is a possible punishment upon conviction

(Q016) What occurs if a judicial position on a Texas court is vacated?

The governor appoints a new judge

(Q012) The Court of Criminal Appeals is ______?

The highest court in Texas for criminal matters