Court Clerk Practice Test

What is Common Law?

• The right to have your case heard in a common law court
• The principles, customs, and rules developed in England and early American history that form our judicial system
• Laws that are viewed as the protection from a second prosecution
• A guarantee that provides for the separation of power in our government

In which branch of government is the police department?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative
• Enforcement

What is the Bill of Rights?

• The Preamble to the Texas Constitution
• The amendments to the Declaration of Independence
• The first ten amendments to the United States Constititution
• None of the above

What is a civil case?

• A legal action in a criminal court
• A legal action in a municipal court
• A case that deals with the private rights of individuals
• A case that charges a person with a crime

What is jurisdiction?

• Ministerial influence over the administration of the court
• Arbitrative authority over mediation of cases
• Legal authority and power over certain types of cases and certain locations
• All of the above

To which court does a municipal court appeal go?

• County court
• Common law court
• Texas Supreme Court
• Court of Criminal Appeals

When a defendant pleads guilty or nolo contendo, what else must the defendant give the court?

• A written waiver of the right to appeal
• A written waiver of community service
• A written waiver of a written judgment
• A written waiver of jury trial

Which of the following is not considered a court appearance?

• Payment of fine by mail
• Payment of fine by delivery to the court by the defendant
• Payment of fine by delivery to the court by spouse
• Appearance in open court before the judge

What is the role of the prosecutor in municipal court?

• To see that justice is done
• To bring criminal charges before the court for trial
• To represent the State
• All of the above

Which of the following is ethical conduct for a clerk?

• Predict future revenue for a court
• Show a peace officer’s notes on the back of the ticket to the judge
• Run a defendant’s driving record for the judge
• All of the above