Govt 2306: Exam 3 2025 Questions and
Answers
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? - --Answer -
-Edgewood v. Kirby
Qualifications to become a district court judge - --Answer --Must be at least
25 years of age, must be a resident of the district for two years, must be a licensed
practicing lawyer or judge for four years
Examples of a civil suit - --Answer --Divorce case, breach-of-contract case, a
challenge to utility rates
Texas has how many county courts? - --Answer --254
Which of the following courts is included in a city's charter? - --Answer --
Municipal
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, The Texas Constitution requires that the county judge be elected by voters for a
four-year term and be - --Answer --well informed in the law of the state
District courts are often described as the _________ of the state, and as a group
these courts are called the general trial courts. - --Answer --chief trial courts
The justice of the peace courts are authorized by - --Answer --the Texas
Constitution
An original jurisdiction of the Texas Supreme Court - --Answer --
Conducting proceedings for involuntary retirement or removal of judges, issuing
writs, making rules that govern the licensing of members of the state bar
One of the most important distinctions between civil and criminal cases involves
the issue of - --Answer --burden of proof
_________ 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. - --
Answer --Plea bargaining
Which court has exclusive jurisdiction over automatic appeals in death penalty
cases? - --Answer --Court of Criminal Appeals
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Answers
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? - --Answer -
-Edgewood v. Kirby
Qualifications to become a district court judge - --Answer --Must be at least
25 years of age, must be a resident of the district for two years, must be a licensed
practicing lawyer or judge for four years
Examples of a civil suit - --Answer --Divorce case, breach-of-contract case, a
challenge to utility rates
Texas has how many county courts? - --Answer --254
Which of the following courts is included in a city's charter? - --Answer --
Municipal
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, The Texas Constitution requires that the county judge be elected by voters for a
four-year term and be - --Answer --well informed in the law of the state
District courts are often described as the _________ of the state, and as a group
these courts are called the general trial courts. - --Answer --chief trial courts
The justice of the peace courts are authorized by - --Answer --the Texas
Constitution
An original jurisdiction of the Texas Supreme Court - --Answer --
Conducting proceedings for involuntary retirement or removal of judges, issuing
writs, making rules that govern the licensing of members of the state bar
One of the most important distinctions between civil and criminal cases involves
the issue of - --Answer --burden of proof
_________ 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. - --
Answer --Plea bargaining
Which court has exclusive jurisdiction over automatic appeals in death penalty
cases? - --Answer --Court of Criminal Appeals
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