TCC Texas Govt. Test 4 Review (LEAL)
Exam 2025 Questions and Answers
What was the rationale for creating the merit system of selecting judges? - --
Answer --The belief that it would make the selection of judges less political
and more merit based
Which of the following factors limits the legislature's ability to effectively provide
independent oversight of the bureaucracy? - --Answer --Legislators are often
lobbied by special interest groups that have their own agenda for the bureaucracy.
Which of the following is an important difference between criminal and civil cases?
- --Answer --Civil cases involve the concept of responsibility rather than
guilt.
What is the term for government employees who expose bureaucratic excesses,
blunders, corruption, or favoritism? - --Answer --Whistle-blowers
Why are a Texas governor's powers of persuasion so important to his or her
success? - --Answer --The governor has fewer formal powers than most
other state governors.
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, Which court has exclusive jurisdiction over automatic appeals in Texas death
penalty cases? - --Answer --Court of Criminal Appeals
Who presents a criminal case against a defendant? - --Answer --The
prosecuting attorney
Which of the following groups can be granted automatic exemption from jury
duty? - --Answer --All of the above
How can the governor use a special session to influence policy? - --Answer -
-By focusing attention on an issue the governor prioritizes
Which of the following is required for a grand jury to return an indictment in a
case (also known as a true bill)? - --Answer --Nine of twelve grand jurors
must agree that there is sufficient evidence for an indictment.
Why does the office of ombudsman help to increase accountability? - --
Answer --Individual citizens have a means to navigate the bureaucracy and
file complaints.
Which of the following describes the rules and regulations written by
administrators as a means of implementing public policy? - --Answer --
Administrative law
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Exam 2025 Questions and Answers
What was the rationale for creating the merit system of selecting judges? - --
Answer --The belief that it would make the selection of judges less political
and more merit based
Which of the following factors limits the legislature's ability to effectively provide
independent oversight of the bureaucracy? - --Answer --Legislators are often
lobbied by special interest groups that have their own agenda for the bureaucracy.
Which of the following is an important difference between criminal and civil cases?
- --Answer --Civil cases involve the concept of responsibility rather than
guilt.
What is the term for government employees who expose bureaucratic excesses,
blunders, corruption, or favoritism? - --Answer --Whistle-blowers
Why are a Texas governor's powers of persuasion so important to his or her
success? - --Answer --The governor has fewer formal powers than most
other state governors.
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, Which court has exclusive jurisdiction over automatic appeals in Texas death
penalty cases? - --Answer --Court of Criminal Appeals
Who presents a criminal case against a defendant? - --Answer --The
prosecuting attorney
Which of the following groups can be granted automatic exemption from jury
duty? - --Answer --All of the above
How can the governor use a special session to influence policy? - --Answer -
-By focusing attention on an issue the governor prioritizes
Which of the following is required for a grand jury to return an indictment in a
case (also known as a true bill)? - --Answer --Nine of twelve grand jurors
must agree that there is sufficient evidence for an indictment.
Why does the office of ombudsman help to increase accountability? - --
Answer --Individual citizens have a means to navigate the bureaucracy and
file complaints.
Which of the following describes the rules and regulations written by
administrators as a means of implementing public policy? - --Answer --
Administrative law
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