Competition between interested
parties before a neutral judge
100
The process of applying
provisions of the Bill of Rights
to the states is called
Incorporation
100
AN INDIVIDUAL ALLEGES THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
HAS ENGAGED IN UNCONSTITUTIONAL DISCRIMINATION.
THE INDIVIDUAL IS MOST LIKELY TO WIN IF THE ALLEGED
DISCRIMINATION IS BASED ON __________.
Race
100
What is a
“felony”?
A serious criminal offense
that subjects a person
fine or imprisonment; At least 1 yr imprisonment
100
Bureaucracy is
characterized
by …
Hierarchical Organization, Specialized Division of Labor, Formalized Rules, Purpose is to improve efficiency!
200
In which type of case is a
government always the party
that initiates court proceedings?
Criminal
200
PARENTS CHALLENGE THE PRACTICE OF
A PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER
BEGINNING THE SCHOOL DAY WITH A
PRAYER.
This is......
Establishment issue
200
What are suspect classifications?
Race, Religion, Ethnicity, National origin
200
When is a defendant
informed of the
charges against them
and their rights?
Arraignment
200
Another name
for a spoils
system is:
Patronage
300
How are most judges
selected in Texas?
Partisan election
300
In religious “free exercise”
cases the court relies on the
Sherbert Test
300
AN INDIVIDUAL ALLEGES THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
HAS ENGAGED IN UNCONSTITUTIONAL DISCRIMINATION.
THE GOVERNMENT IS MOST LIKELY TO WIN IF THE
ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION IS BASED ON __________.
Age
300
What was the
ruling in Ruiz v.
Estelle (1980)
Ruiz’ constitutional rights
had been violated due to the
conditions of the state prisons
300
What is the
difference between
an agency and a
department?
Agencies are generally housed
within umbrella departments
400
Consider the methods by which federal
judges and Texas judges are selected.
Which system promotes judicial
accountability?
Texas system
400
HOW MANY OF THE FIRST 8
AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION
PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF THE
CRIMINALLY ACCUSED?
4
400
In the late 1800s, which
institution was more supportive
of civil rights for Blacks?
Congress
400
What percentage
of Texas inmates
are imprisoned on
drug charges?
About 20%
400
Define Administrative
discretion:
The ability of
bureaucrats to make
choices concerning the
best way to implement
congressional intentions
500
Define Judicial Restraint.
Decisions by judges respecting
the decisions of other branches,
or through the concept of
precedent, the decisions of
earlier judges
500
A state law prohibits polygamy. An individual
challenges the law arguing that he should be
able to have multiple wives because his
religion encourages plural marriage.
This is....?
Free exercise issue
500
AN INDIVIDUAL ALLEGES THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
HAS ENGAGED IN UNCONSTITUTIONAL DISCRIMINATION.
THE INDIVIDUAL IS MOST LIKELY TO WIN IF THE ALLEGED
DISCRIMINATION IS BASED ON __________
Religion
500
How does the Texas
criminal justice
system compare to
the rest of the U.S.?
Incarceration rates and
executions are much
higher in Texas