In Each of the Sentences Below, Select the Letter for the Word

question 6

Multiple Choice

In each of the sentences below, select the letter for the word that most exactly and vividly completes the sentence. Sam ____ on the sofa reading a murder mystery.

• A) was
• B) slouched
• C) sat

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Definitions:

Diversity of Citizenship Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction in federal courts arising from cases between citizens of different U.S. states or between U.S. citizens and foreign nationals or entities, intended to prevent state bias.

Writ of Certiorari

A court order in which a higher court reviews a decision of a lower court.

Original Jurisdiction

The authority of a court to be the first to hear a case, rather than reviewing a decision made by another court.

Appellate Jurisdiction

The authority of a higher court to review and potentially change the decision of a lower court.