What was the rationale for creating the merit The belief that it would make the selection of judges less political and more merit
system of selecting judges? based
Which of the following factors limits the Legislators are often lobbied by special interest groups that have their own agenda for
legislature's ability to effectively provide the bureaucracy.
independent oversight of the bureaucracy?
Which of the following is an important Civil cases involve the concept of responsibility rather than guilt.
difference between criminal and civil cases?
What is the term for government employees Whistle-blowers
who expose bureaucratic excesses,
blunders, corruption, or favoritism?
Why are a Texas governor's powers of The governor has fewer formal powers than most other state governors.
persuasion so important to his or her
success?
Which court has exclusive jurisdiction over Court of Criminal Appeals
automatic appeals in Texas death penalty
cases?
Who presents a criminal case against a The prosecuting attorney
defendant?
Which of the following groups can be All of the above
granted automatic exemption from jury
duty?
How can the governor use a special session By focusing attention on an issue the governor prioritizes
to influence policy?
Which of the following is required for a Nine of twelve grand jurors must agree that there is sufficient evidence for an
grand jury to return an indictment in a case indictment.
(also known as a true bill)?
Why does the office of ombudsman help to Individual citizens have a means to navigate the bureaucracy and file complaints.
increase accountability?
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