How has Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye tried to improve access to justice for vulnerable populations?

What will be an ideal response?

Varies. Two mentioned in the book are: (a) To address fines and fees that disproportionately penalize low-income defendants, courts are testing an ability to pay calculator. (b) Online "self-help" resources are available on the courts' website. (c) Collaborative courts exist for helping people rebuild their lives instead of going to jail and risking recidivism.

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a. Motor fuels tax b. Sales tax c. Business franchise tax d. Income taxes e. State property taxes

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Reasons for low voter turnout in Texas include __________

a. only caring about selfish needs b. high levels of trust in government c. increased mobilization efforts of political parties d. the most complicated voter registration system in the country

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