Texas Government (Chapter 6) The Criminal Justice System in Texas Final Exam And Updated Solutions.

For most individuals, their first and often only point of contact with the criminal justice system is through ______. - Answer law enforcement The ______ is the chief law enforcement agency in Texas. - Answer Texas Department of Public Safety Under Texas law, what entity establishes local police departments? - Answer any municipality or city Who or what establishes law enforcement? - Answer the state legislature Under the Texas Penal Code, someone accused of public intoxication could receive a maximum punishment of a $500 fine, while someone accused of auto theft could receive 180 days to 2 years in jail and/or a $10,000 fine. This is an example of ______. - Answer graded penalties Which of the following are purposes served by the Texas criminal justice system? - Answer - promotion of public safety - punishment of criminal activity - compensation of victims - deterrence of potential criminal activity - rehabilitation of offenders ______ are offenses that carry penalties ranging from death to a minimum of 180 days confinement in jail. - Answer Felonies What Texas agency coordinates border security? - Answer the Texas Rangers