Abolishing the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals will bring reform to the Texas judicial system. Which of the following statements supports this view?

a. It will give more authority to legislators to exercise law.
b. It will allow the judges to exercise greater power over the policy-making process.
c. It will reduce the authority of the Supreme Court.
d. It will give the Supreme Court the highest authority over all civil and criminal cases.


Answer: D

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