TX Government 2306 Final Exam Ch. 9-
13 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% SOLVED (Newest 2025) Why is Justice Sharon Keller known as "killer Keller?" - Correct Answers ✅Refused to stay later for a stay of execution What is the only judge in Texas that is hired, NOT elected? - Correct Answers ✅Municipal Judges Which judges in Texas are NOT required to have a law degree? - Correct Answers ✅Justice of the Peace; 90% do not have a degree Which judges handle felony cases? - Correct Answers ✅District Judges Which judges in Texas have NO original jurisdiction? - Correct Answers ✅Appellate Judges Which court issues Writs of Habeus Corpus? - Correct Answers ✅Supreme Court or Court of Criminal Appeals Which Court is the FINAL stop for a juvenile felony case? - Correct Answers ✅Supreme Court What are the differences between criminal and civil cases? - Correct Answers ✅Their punishment 1 / 2
TX Government 2306 Final Exam Ch. 9-
13 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% SOLVED (Newest 2025) What term do we use to describe the current method of trial pitting two lawyers against each other? - Correct Answers ✅Adversarial Proceeding What term describes a guilty plea for a lesser charge in order to receive a smaller sentence? - Correct Answers ✅Plea Bargin What are the two rules of guilt? - Correct Answers ✅1.) Unanimous verdict (all twelve must agree) 2.) Guilt beyond a reasonable doubt What does an appellate court do? - Correct Answers ✅Defendant can appeal a guilty verdict; Review case to determine was proper procedure followed. They can uphold, overturn or modify the lower courts decision Why is it so hard to get a minority judge in Texas? - Correct Answers ✅Tough to get minorities to Law School Most Democratic lawyers When do Texas judges HAVE to retire? - Correct Answers ✅Age 75; or if they are rehired (and turn 75 during term) when their term ends
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