#1
Which law enforcement agency has statewide jurisdiction in Texas?
Texas Rangers
Texas Highway Patrol
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas Sheriff's Office
#2
What is the highest court in the Texas state judiciary?
Texas Supreme Court
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Texas District Court
Texas Appellate Court
#3
In Texas, what is the age of criminal responsibility?
16 years old
17 years old
18 years old
19 years old
#4
In Texas, what is the highest level of trial court?
County Court
District Court
Appellate Court
Supreme Court
#5
Which of the following is a principle of the Texas criminal justice system?
Presumption of innocence
Presumption of guilt
Presumption of leniency
Presumption of negligence
#6
What is the highest level of criminal offense classification in Texas?
Class A misdemeanor
State jail felony
First-degree felony
Capital felony
#7
What is the main role of the grand jury in the Texas criminal justice system?
To determine guilt or innocence
To issue indictments
To oversee trials
To represent the defendant
#8
What is the primary duty of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles?
To prosecute criminal cases
To oversee prisons
To grant clemency and parole
To enforce sentencing guidelines
#9
What is the purpose of the Texas State Bar?
To regulate the practice of law in Texas
To oversee the Texas judicial system
To provide legal education to the public
To advocate for legislative changes in Texas law
#10
Who is responsible for appointing judges to the Texas state courts?
Governor
Texas Supreme Court
Texas Legislature
Texas Judicial Council
#11
Which of the following is not a function of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice?
Operate correctional facilities
Manage probation programs
Administer the death penalty
Supervise parolees
#12
What is the 'Castle Doctrine' in Texas law?
A legal principle allowing the use of force in self-defense at one's home
A law prohibiting firearms in public spaces
A doctrine against capital punishment
A doctrine promoting rehabilitation over punishment
#13
Which amendment to the Texas Constitution protects the rights of crime victims?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
#14
What is the 'Blue Code of Silence' in the context of law enforcement?
A code of conduct for judges in Texas
A principle of loyalty among police officers
A rule prohibiting the use of force in arrests
A doctrine allowing the admission of illegally obtained evidence