For a Situation to Qualify as a Class-Action Suit,it Must

question 61

Multiple Choice

For a situation to qualify as a class-action suit,it must:

• A)involve several people who have suffered the same problem.
• B)involve a national retail store.
• C)be a case that would not be handled by an attorney.
• D)involve low-income individuals.
• E)be a legal problem against a government agency.

Understand the impact of cultural and social factors on academic achievement and intelligence assessment.

Recognize the influence of biological factors on gender differences in mathematical, spatial, and verbal abilities.

Comprehend the concepts of stereotype threat and its effects on performance.

Identify the role of environmental and genetic factors in explaining differences in intelligence scores.

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Definitions:

Opening Statements

The initial remarks made by attorneys to a jury or judge summarizing the facts they intend to present during a trial to prove their case.

Peremptory Challenge

A right in jury selection for attorneys to reject a certain number of potential jurors without stating a reason.

Supporting Reason

An argument or rationale provided to back up a claim, opinion, or decision.

Peremptory Challenges

The right in jury selection for the prosecution and defense to reject a certain number of potential jurors without stating a reason.