Which of the following is an accurate statement about the judicial system established by the Constitution of 1876?
a. The Texas Supreme Court decides civil and criminal appeals.
b. Cases decided by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals can be appealed to the Supreme Court.
c. Cases decided by the Texas Supreme Court can be appealed to the Texas Ultimate Court of Criminal and Civil Appeals.
d. Texas has two courts of last resort, one for criminal cases and one for civil cases.
Answer: d
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Why has conflict in Texas politics been heavily influenced by the urban and rural divide?
a. Wealth in Texas is localized in rural rather than urban areas, resulting in conflict over taxes. b. Rural regions are dominated by minority groups, while rich Anglos live in urban centers. c. Until recently, the legislature was dominated by rural lawmakers insensitive to urban needs. d. Constitutionally, rural districts have a far greater say in affairs than urban districts.
The presidential tactic of going public
a. rests on making good bargains with members of Congress. b. must be used sparingly by a popular president to be successful. c. no longer worked after the development of television. d. works best when the president attacks the other party to mobilize his own supporters.
Justice Taney ruled in the Dred Scott decision that free blacks __________
a. were not citizens b. were citizens, but that enslaved blacks were not c. could not own black slaves d. should have the same rights as white men
What is a representative sample? ?
a. A group of respondents demographically similar to the population of interest b. A poll of members of the House of Representatives c. A poll conducted in person rather than over the phone d. A poll of voters taken as they leave the polling place