GOvernment QUIZ CH9

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

criminal law

The Texas Supreme Court

is the highest court in the state for civil matters.

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

plaintiff; preponderance of evidence

District courts are

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

What is the intent of the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act?

It limits donations to candidates for judicial office.

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

The governor appoints a new judge.

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

If a grand jury issues an indictment,

a trial is warranted.

In a criminal trial,

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

County judges who preside over county commissioners' courts are responsible for

administering county governments.

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

civil law

Supreme court justices in Texas are

elected in partisan elections.

The State Commission on Judicial Conduct was created to

ensure that allegations of judicial misconduct are appropriately investigated.

In a capital case,

the death penalty is a possible punishment upon conviction.

The Court of Criminal Appeals is

the highest court in Texas for criminal matters.