Chapter 7 Quiz Flashcards
The Texas state-level trial courts of general and special jurisdiction, and most especially original jurisdiction in felony criminal matters, are the ________
district courts
The Supreme Court of Texas is the state’s highest court for criminal appeals.
False
The location where a case is initially heard is referred to as _______
the original jurisdiction
The Texas justice system is simplistic, orderly, and provides legal equity for the citizens of Texas.
False.
With the exception of municipal judges, judges in Texas are elected to office in partisan elections.
True.
Party labels are more meaningful in judicial elections than in other political contests.
False
A grand jury is impaneled to determine the defendant’s guilt in a criminal case.
False.
Both the Supreme Court of Texas and the Court of Criminal Appeals seat nine justices.
True.
Due to the long campaign season in Texas, most judicial candidates run unopposed.
True.
According to critics, which election method makes it much more difficult for minority judicial candidates to win public office?
at-large elections.
All judges in Texas above the municipal level are elected.
True.
Whereas the American federal government has one highest court, the Texas state government has two highest courts.
True.
The American federal government determines the structure of state court systems.
False
The meaning of en banc is a judicial appeal heard by a select panel of judges.
False.
Appellate jurisdiction means a court has the responsibility to review judicial decisions made in original cases.
True.
