Which statement describes the decision in League of United Latin American Citizens et al. v. Mattox et al.?

Countywide judicial elections are permissible.

What are retention elections?

voters are asked if appointed judges should continue to serve

Of the following individuals, who is most likely to serve on a jury?

an auto mechanic whose two sons are in college

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2306 Justice System

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Examines order, law, and punishment as key elements of a judicial system in Texas.

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Why are plea bargains frequently used in many urban courts in Texas?
to allow suspects to prove their innocence w/o going through a long trial.
to appease victims
to clear crowded court dockets
to ensure that criminals receive the maximum sentence
2
Which is a felony that may result in time in a state-run jail?
public lewdness
illegal gambling
drug offense
falsely claiming to be a police officer
3
How are most Texas district court judges selected?
partisan elections
appointment by a nonpartisan judicial selection panel on the basis of merit
nonpartisan elections
appointment by the governor and confirmation by the Texas Senate
4
Which statement describes the decision in League of United Latin American Citizens et al. v. Mattox et al.?
Judges in heavily Hispanic South Texas must hire bilingual clerks.
Interest groups are prohibited from giving money to judicial campaigns.
Countywide judicial elections are permissible.
Affirmative action in law school admissions violates the Texas constitution
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What are retention elections?
special elections used in Texas to fill midterm vacancies that may arise
elections used in Texas to select district court judges
a method of nominating judicial candidates in party primaries
voters are asked if appointed judges should continue to serve
6
In Texas, what is the only criminal offense that has to be tried before a jury?
assault of an elected official
treason
armed robbery
capital murder
7
Which court does not require its judges to be lawyers?
court of appeals
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
district court
justice of the peace court
8
Of the following individuals, who is most likely to serve on a jury?
an auto mechanic whose two sons are in college
an 80-year-old great-grandfather
a single dad
a full-time college student
9
Which official helps provide security in a courtroom?
justice of the peace
county clerk
bailiff
court coordinator
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Who pays the expenses of district courts in Texas?
counties and cities
municipalities and special districts
the federal government and the state
the state and counties

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