Asked by Lesila Fifita on Jul 04, 2024
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States that have two high courts, one for civil cases and one for criminal cases, include which of the following?
A) Texas
B) Oklahoma
C) Alabama
D) Illinois
E) Texas and Oklahoma
Two High Courts
Typically refers to the supreme judicial bodies within a dual-court system, which may handle different jurisdictions, such as constitutional matters and appellate review.
Civil Cases
Legal disputes between individuals or organizations resolved through the court system, often involving compensation rather than criminal penalties.
Criminal Cases
Legal proceedings that involve the prosecution by the state of a person or organization charged with a crime.
- Distinguish the functions of diverse court types within state judicial systems.
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Bektilek MusaevJul 08, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Texas and Oklahoma are unique among U.S. states in having two separate highest courts for different types of cases: one for civil (the Supreme Court) and one for criminal (the Court of Criminal Appeals) matters.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish the functions of diverse court types within state judicial systems.