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Atir Atir
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6 years ago
What is the governing body in class A cities called?
 
  a. the senate
  b. the board of commissioners
  c. the aldermen
  d. the city council

 Q. 2

A city in Texas has a small population and charges lower taxes compared to the other cities. It also does not provide its residents with a recreational park or a library. Therefore, it can most likely be classified as which kind of city?
 
  a. autonomous
  b. free imperial
  c. home rule
  d. general law

 Q. 3

Which of the following describes a municipal government?
 
  a. a city, town, or village that is recognized as a governmental entity by the legislature
  b. government that controls a set region determined by the state legislature
  c. committees within the state government that work with local issues and policies
  d. local government that controls cities with a minimum population of 1000 citizens

 Q. 4

Three-fourths of Texas's municipalities are classified as which of the following?
 
  a. free imperial cities
  b. independent school districts
  c. general law cities
  d. home rule cities

 Q. 5

General law cities differ from home rule cities in which of the following ways?
 
  a. They have large populations.
  b. They have unlimited autonomy.
  c. They charge very high taxes.
  d. They are closely monitored by the state.

 Q. 6

Discuss the impact of the Missouri Plan on the judicial system of Texas.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

 Q. 7

Describe the types of county courts and their jurisdiction and give an example of the type of case that can be tried in each type of county court.
 
  What will be an ideal response?
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6 years ago
Ans. to #1

Answer: D

Ans. to #2

Answer: D

Ans. to #3

Answer: A

Ans. to #4

Answer: C

Ans. to #5

Answer: D

Ans. to #6

Answer:
A. Impacts on the judicial system through the Missouri Plan
1. alleviate the rising costs of campaigning
2. depoliticizing the judicial system
3. provide opportunities for qualified minorities to be represented on the Courts
4. keeps features of the appointment along with the right of voters to remove judges
B. Changes to the judicial system through the plan
1. governor receives list of qualified candidates by a panel of legislators, judges and citizens
2. governor appoints from list for four year terms
3. at the end of term voters decide to retain or vote out existing appointments
4. if judges are retained, they serve seven more years
5. if judge is not retained, governor chooses another from the panel
6. candidates are not required to be part of a political party or raise campaign contributions

Ans. to #7

Answer:
A. Two types of country courts
1. county at law courts: judicial courts
a. county-court-of-law
b. constitutional county court
c. probate court
2. county commissioner court: legislative only
B. jurisdiction
1. county-court-of-law and constitutional county court have both original and appellate jurisdiction
2. appellate jurisdiction is restricted to cases from municipal and judicial courts
3. hear trial de novo cases
C. types of cases
1. criminal cases dominate docket
a. driving while intoxicated
b. assault resulting in bodily injury
c. marijuana possession under 4 ounces
d. Class A and Class B misdemeanors
e. defendants can choose bench trial or jury trial
2. civil cases
a. personal injury lawsuits
b. tax disputes
3. probate courts hear matters involving wills and estates
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