Chapter 5 begins with an Are You Equipped exercise highlighting the debate between Apple and Microsoft. In this example, the two competing commercials served as the __________

Which of the following groups would be MOST interested in the issue of tort reform?

a) Christian Coalition b) Sierra Club c) Texas Trial Lawyers Association d) Texas Abortion Rights Action League (TARAL) e) Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

The judicial selection method that allows a nominating commission to make recommendations to the governor and later requires those nominated to face judgment by the electorate is called ________

A. legislative selection B. the appointment-retention election plan C. appointment by the governor D. a nonpartisan election