Opponents of the "court of record" concept in municipal courts argue that these courts are primarily a means of
a. raising revenue.
b. enforcing the law.
c. achieving justice.
d. discouraging lawlessness.
e. providing employment for municipal officials.
A
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The Mexican Revolution of 1910 was a revolt that was initiated to ________
A. gain independence from the Spanish colonial authorities B. fight against the high taxes imposed by the government on industrialists and landowners C. end the dictatorial rule of the President Porfirio Díaz D. provide greater economic and political power to the workers, miners, and peasants E. provide a greater political authority to the Catholic church
Which of the following methods was used to hinder black participation in elections in the South?
a. Strict-scrutiny tests b. Substantiality tests c. Affirmative action d. De facto segregation e. Poll taxes
Which of the following is NOT true of the popular dislike of taxes?
A Popular dislike rises with increases in real levels of taxation. B. Popular dislike rises exponentially when state income taxes are above four percent. C. Popular dislike rises when sales tax levels are above five percent. D Popular dislike rises when state income taxes are above one percent.
In 1989, Texas voters added Article 1, Sec. 30, to the Bill of Rights, defining specific rights for
A. public school students B. racial minorities C. persons accused of crimes D. crime victims