The principal role of the Attorney General of Texas is
A) to prosecute serious violations of state criminal laws in and for Texas, including but not limited to capital murder offenses and the assassination of state officials such as the governor.
B) to serve as the state's chief civil lawyer, litigating on behalf of state agencies whether the agency is in the role of plaintiff or defendant.
C) to serve as the chief election officer for the state.
D) to manage state owned land and mineral leases.
E) to issue legal rulings in cases when state courts have rendered differing opinions on an issue.
Answer: B
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a. advocates for freedom of young girls to obtain education b. fights for strict adherence to Islamic law c. promotes freedom of religion and speech in Afghanistan d. believes that girls should not have access to education
Which statement best explains the meaning of the term divided government?
A. In Nebraska, the state legislature is unicameral and bipartisan. B. In countries with parliamentary government, there is no separation of power between the executive and the legislature. C. Most of the years since 1969 have been marked by one party controlling the White House and the other party controlling at least one chamber of the Congress. D. States with parliamentary systems have multiple parties. E. Due to strict enforcement of the Tenth Amendment by the Supreme Court over the past decade, power is now equally divided between the federal and state governments.
Which concept of the Texas Constitution states that each branch of government is assigned power to limit abuses by the others?
A) double jeopardy B) separation of powers C) writ of habeas corpus D) checks and balances
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
Just war doctrine, which originated in the early Christian church and became secularized over time, prohibits the killing of innocent civilians in war.