According to Chapter 19, What Affects the Persuasiveness of the Evidence

question 26

Multiple Choice

According to Chapter 19, what affects the persuasiveness of the evidence you present to your readers?

• A) the quantity of your evidence; more is better
• B) the quantity of your words
• C) the way you present your evidence
• D) the way you describe your materials and methods

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Definitions:

Court System

The organizational structure of courts that interpret the law, decide lawsuits, and adjudicate criminal offenses, typically organized in a hierarchy from local to supreme courts.

Code of Judicial Conduct

A set of ethical guidelines designed to ensure that judges conduct themselves in a manner that promotes public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary.

ABA

An abbreviation for the American Bar Association, a professional organization for attorneys in the United States that provides education, accreditation, and advocacy.

Partisan Judicial Elections

Electoral processes for judges where candidates are affiliated with and often endorsed by political parties.