_____ Refers to Efforts of Acquiring and Making Sense Out

question 14

Multiple Choice

_____ refers to efforts of acquiring and making sense out of information so it can be used as an aid in making decisions.

• A) Lobbying
• B) Building Coalitions
• C) Needs assessment
• D) Social action

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Definitions:

Jurisdiction in Rem

A legal principle allowing courts to exercise authority over a property regardless of the owner's location.

Directed Verdict

A ruling by a court in favor of one party without the need for deliberation by the jury, usually because the evidence overwhelmingly supports one side.

Concurrent Federal Jurisdiction

The situation where both federal and state courts have the authority to hear and decide cases on the same issues.

Admiralty

Relating to maritime law, which governs nautical issues and private maritime disputes.