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This high Texas court reviews lower court decisions on serious matters such as murder, arson and armed robbery.

Students across the country have conducted protests by which they want action taken to restrict access to firearms as a way to prevent more shootings in school. Opponents believe restrictions on access to firearms would be an infringement of citizens’ rights under what constitutional amendment?

Karina, a new government employee witnesses illegal activity by an agency manager and reports the incident to human resources. Karina would be called a 

A legal body of citizens gathered to consider evidence submitted by prosecutors to determine if sufficient evidence exists to indict a person accused of crimes is a(n) 

The authority of a court to review a lower court decision is called  

While in custody, a prosecuting attorney approaches Juan and offers him an opportunity to admit guilt to a lesser charge to avoid a long-term prison sentence. This is an example of a 

During the amendment process in Texas, before citizens statewide can vote to approve, this percentage of the legislature must vote to place the amendment on the ballot

A unit of government with taxing authority created to perform a limited function such as education or fire protection is called a(n) 

A political ideology that in general opposes government regulation of economic life and supports government regulation of personal life is the definition of 

Luis opens his mail and reads his yearly property tax bill. The bill includes the signature of Mr. Walter Smith the man responsible for determining the value of Luis’ home. What title does Mr. Smith most likely have?