In the 1980s, several justices on the Texas
Supreme Court received scrutiny and criticism over allegations that they favored attorneys and their clients appearing before them who had made large contributions to their political campaigns. In general, who were the parties involved in this controversy?
A) The justices were Democrats and the litigants were trial lawyers representing plaintiffs.
B) The justices were Republicans and the litigants were defense lawyers representing big business.
C) The justices were members of the Green Party and the litigants were environment groups.
D) The justices were Socialists and the litigants were advocates of welfare recipients.
E) The justices were Dixiecrats and the litigants were advocates of segregation.
Answer: A
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