Intro
One of the main concerns about judges being independent from the political process
What is may become unaccountable to the public
This describes how the public views judges as impartial and nonpolitical, leading them to expect wise and unbiased decisions.
What is the "romantic ideal" of judges?
This branch of Government is in charge of interpreting laws and protecting rights.
What is The Judicial Branch
Who elects the justice court judges?
Who are elected by the voters of the precinct.
The Texas Constitution require judges to be elected
Who do they make them answerable to the people
This factor makes Texas judges’ political nature more visible, as it ties their decisions to the electorate.
What is the election of judges in Texas?
This group typically is composed of citizens who are called in to review a case trial.
What is the Jury
What does the Texas Constitution require each county to have?
What is a court of record.
Judge Roy Bean known for
Why did he use his own political agendas in his rulings
In this type of case, judges often face the challenge of balancing competing interpretations of laws, especially when it involves individuals or groups.
What is judicial interpretation?
This person rules the decision of the court and gives their verdict on the situation.
Who is the Judge
How many judges does each court have?
Who is one judge each.
A major concern about money in the judicial system
Why do wealthy individuals may have better access to justice
This is the philosophical challenge judges face when deciding whether to interpret laws strictly according to the text or in a more flexible, context-driven manner.
What is judicial philosophy?
The process in which a verdict is ruled.
What is the Courts’ Due Process
District court judges must have how many years of experience?
What are four years experience as lawyers.
A potential drawback of electing judges like politicians?
Why might Judges may be influenced by private interests
This type of legal decision, made by judges, can have major political consequences and often aligns with the interests of different political parties.
What is judicial interpretation of laws?
How are qualifications for municipal judges determined by?
Who are the city councils.
What two states split their highest appellate jurisdiction between two courts?
What are Texas and Oklahoma