Why Does It Typically Cost More Money to Win a Seat

question 49

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 the 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.
• E) There are more positions available on the criminal appeals court, so the seats are not as coveted.

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Definitions:

Motivated State

A psychological condition in which an individual is driven or moved to behave in a particular way due to internal or external forces.

Physiological Need

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Drive Reduction

A theory in psychology that suggests motivation arises from the desire to reduce internal drives caused by unmet biological needs.

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