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[Learn More →]In this learning activity you'll match the different responsibilities of the federal court system with the appropriate federal court.
Learners examine the psychological and sociological barriers that interfere with clear communication. They select examples of ad hominem fallacy, bandwagon fallacy, emotional appeals, red herrings, irrelevant appeals to authority, suggestibility and conformity, “poisoning the well’, and “shoehorning.” In an interactive exercise, learners identify ways to overcome these barriers.
In this learning activity you'll explore The Judiciary and answer questions about The U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals, and U.S. District Courts.
By Therese Nemec Nancy McFadden Deb DeRosso Mike English