Why Does It Typically Cost More Money to Win a Seat

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why does it typically cost more money to win a seat on the Texas Supreme Court than a seat on the Texas court of criminal appeals?

• A) The Texas legislature has placed a strict cap on the spending for criminal appeals court election campaigns.
• B) There are few interest groups that contribute money to the criminal appeals court candidates' campaigns, which keeps down the costs of the election.
• C) Judges running for the criminal appeals court do not have to be elected in a statewide election.
• D) Fewer people are interested in the court of criminal appeals.

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Definitions:

External Oblique

A muscle located on the lateral and anterior parts of the abdomen, involved in the movement and support of the trunk.

Biceps Brachii

A muscle in the upper arm that helps in bending the elbow and rotating the forearm, consisting of two heads.

Soleus

A powerful muscle in the back part of the lower leg, important for standing and walking.

Rhabdomyolysis

A serious syndrome caused by direct or indirect muscle injury, leading to the breakdown of muscle tissue and release of its contents into the bloodstream.