BPOC- Civil Process and Liability UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
$10-$100 If an officer neglects to perform their duties and a lawsuit is filed by a person that
got injured due to the neglect can be fined _ _.
3 multiple choice options
10th amendment Under the authority of the ________ of the U.S. Constitution states have reserved,
or police powers. These powers allow states to regulate the conduct of people
within its borders.
3 multiple choice options
State legislature Criminal laws are enacted by the ________ and define what is considered a
violation of law.
3 multiple choice options
Against the peace and dignity of the state When a crime is committed in Texas, it is done so__________________
Fine, imprisonment, or execution What are the 3 types of criminal penalties?
Civil Law Involves legal actions between 2 individual parties that may include individuals,
corporations, associations, or levels of government
Tort What is a type of harm in civil law?
injunction to stop a continued action, or compensation used to restore the harmed party
back to whole status.
Civil actions __________________________________________________ fall into several different categories and include tort law, family law, real
estate law, business and employment law.
Contempt conduct that obstructs the proper administration of justice.
$500 or county jail for not more than 6 months. Section 21.002
The punishment for contempt of a court other than a justice court or municipal
court is ______________
3 multiple choice options
Constitutional courts A court may be created under the authority of the state's constitution and are
referred to as _____________
3 multiple choice options
Questions and CORRECT Answers
$10-$100 If an officer neglects to perform their duties and a lawsuit is filed by a person that
got injured due to the neglect can be fined _ _.
3 multiple choice options
10th amendment Under the authority of the ________ of the U.S. Constitution states have reserved,
or police powers. These powers allow states to regulate the conduct of people
within its borders.
3 multiple choice options
State legislature Criminal laws are enacted by the ________ and define what is considered a
violation of law.
3 multiple choice options
Against the peace and dignity of the state When a crime is committed in Texas, it is done so__________________
Fine, imprisonment, or execution What are the 3 types of criminal penalties?
Civil Law Involves legal actions between 2 individual parties that may include individuals,
corporations, associations, or levels of government
Tort What is a type of harm in civil law?
injunction to stop a continued action, or compensation used to restore the harmed party
back to whole status.
Civil actions __________________________________________________ fall into several different categories and include tort law, family law, real
estate law, business and employment law.
Contempt conduct that obstructs the proper administration of justice.
$500 or county jail for not more than 6 months. Section 21.002
The punishment for contempt of a court other than a justice court or municipal
court is ______________
3 multiple choice options
Constitutional courts A court may be created under the authority of the state's constitution and are
referred to as _____________
3 multiple choice options
