Both the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals __________
a. have original jurisdiction over any cases in which an elected official is a party in the case
b. have nine justices who are elected for six-year staggered terms
c. have all of their decisions automatically reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court
d. handle both civil and criminal cases
Answer: b
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