Civil liberties lawyers choose, from a large number of complaints, a(n) __________ case for their arguments that offers the group its best shot because the violation is so obvious, the damage so great, and the person making the case so appealing.
A. landmark
B. test
C. injunction
D. class action
Answer: B
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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