Some lawsuits are tried in federal rather than state courts for two main reasons. Some cases involve federal questions (legal issues governed by federal law). Others go to federal court primarily because of:

a) a criminal defendant’s claim that no state court would provide a fair trial; b) the cost or complexity of a particular lawsuit; c) diversity of citizenship; d) a civil litigant’s claim that no state court could be fair; e) none of these.


C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. PowerPoint is one technology used for displaying multimedia material.  2. Research suggests that people remember information more easily when written messages accompany oral messages.  3. Research suggests that combining written messages with verbal messages is highly effective at motivating and inspiring listeners.  4. Presenters may use tables to organize and present both text and numbers.  5. A table is a misleading way to compare and contrast information. 

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If you were going to use electronic messages from films or overhead projectors, you should speak at your normal voice tone

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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You are preparing to make a persuasive speech on credit card fraud, and you want to

use the strongest evidence possible. As you begin to research the topic, you recall from your public speaking class that ____. A) most of your evidence should be statistical because that kind of evidence is most persuasive B) expert testimony is the most powerful form of evidence for a persuasive speech C) you should seek variety in the kinds of evidence you use in your speech D) you should rely on your own experiences as the major form of evidence with this kind of topic

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