Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Local Trial

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of local trial courts in Texas?

• A) There are more than 5,000 municipal courts and justice of the peace courts.
• B) Municipal courts and justice of the peace courts handle only appellate cases.
• C) Municipal courts and justice of the peace courts handle only felony cases.
• D) Local trial courts in Texas handle cases involving not more than $10,000.
• E) Municipal courts have jurisdiction over most civil matters.

Compare and contrast different sociological perspectives on race, specifically functionalist and conflict theories.

Explain the process of assimilation and its effects in the United States.

Understand the concept of social stratification and its manifestations in various societies.

Recognize the intersections of race, gender, ethnicity, and economic status in the context of social class.

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Definitions:

Positive Stage

A term in sociology introduced by Auguste Comte referring to the final stage of societal evolution where explanations of phenomena are based on scientific observations, experiments, and logic.

Political Revolution

A fundamental and rapid change in political power or organizational structures that occurs when the population revolts against the current authority, often leading to social transformation.

Sociological Imagination

A concept introduced by C. Wright Mills, referring to the ability to see the relationship between individual experiences and the larger society.

Aboriginal Peoples

Indigenous peoples who are original inhabitants of a land or region, recognized for their distinct cultures, languages, and traditions, often holding unique rights and status under law.