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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?  

When different versions of a similar bill are passed in each chamber of the legislature, this type of committee is formed to iron out the differences in the bill’s wording

The regulation of the production of oil and natural gas in the state of Texas is under the authority of the 

These elected officials are responsible for representing the citizens of a precinct and establishing road and bridge building programs. 

The presiding officer of the Texas State Senate is the