A theory of constitutional interpretation that determines the constitutionality of a law in light of what the words of the Constitution obviously seem to say is...?
Definition
plain-meaning-of-the-text theory
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A document issued by the Supreme Court indicating that the Court will review a decision made by a lower court is a(n)?
Definition
writ of certiorari
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A written opinion presenting the reasoning of judges who vote against the majority is a...?
Definition
dissenting opinion
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John Roberts is...?
Definition
currently chief justice of the Supreme Court
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Who is the government official responsible for representing the United States before the Supreme Court?
Definition
the solicitor general
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Statutory interpretation is....?
Definition
the interpretation and application of the laws of Congress and of the states to particular cases.
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The doctrine of stare decisis means that judges should take precedent seriously.
Definition
True.
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The person bringing a complaint is.....?
Definition
the plaintiff
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Merit selection systems of judicial selection require judges to run against challengers in so-called retention elections.
Definition
False
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A grand jury can be said to function as a filter for the legal system
Definition
True
Term
The primary trial courts in Texas are the:
Definition
district courts
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Typically, a grand jury does not handle cases involving misdemeanors.
Definition
True
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Appellate courts review:
Definition
decisions of lower courts.
legal procedures at lower courts.
the constitutionality of court decisions.
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All of the above.
Term
Often, there is confusion over the jurisdictions in Texas's court system, primarily due to the piecemeal development of the system.
Definition
True
Term
When it comes to judicial elections, Texas voters are more influenced by partisanship than a candidate's qualifications or characteristics.
Definition
True
Term
How are most judges in Texas selected?
Definition
partisan elections
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Texas's court system is:
Definition
highly fragmented.
decentralized.
unclear in term of jurisdictions.
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All of the above.
Term
Texas's Court of Criminal Appeals is a(n):
Definition
Highest Appellate Court
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When it comes to judicial elections, Texas voters are more influenced by partisanship than a candidate's qualifications or characteristics.
Definition
True
Term
Often, there is confusion over the jurisdictions in Texas's court system, primarily due to the piecemeal development of the system.
Definition
True
Term
Courts that deal with cases that are heard for the first time have so-called _________ jurisdiction.
Definition
Original
Term
When a case reaches the Supreme Court in Texas, lawyers typically reargue the entire case.
Definition
False
Term
A speedy and public trial with an impartial jury is a right of the
Definition
Sixth Amendment
Term
The court has mainly allowed local communities to set the standards on what is obscene and thus can be outlawed
Definition
True
Term
Obscenity can be defined as
Definition
patently offensive language or portrayals with no redeeming social value.
Term
According to the current Supreme Court interpretation of double jeopardy, a person may be tried in state and federal court for the same offense.
Definition
True
Term
The right to counsel comes from the ________ Amendment
Definition
Sixth
Term
The Ninth Amendment is relevant to the
Definition
right of privacy
Term
The principle that some constitutional provisions, such as the freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, ought to be given special preference because they are basic to the functioning of a democratic society is the fundamental freedoms doctrine.
Definition
True
Term
When the accused admits guilt in exchange for a lighter sentence it is known as
Definition
a plea bargain
Term
The exclusionary rule states that
Definition
illegally obtained evidence cannot be admitted in court
Term
Who was chief justice when the U.S. Supreme Court substantially extended the meaning of the Bill of Rights in the 1960s?
