Simon, a resident of Oklahoma, sues Madison, a resident of Vermont, for copyright infringement. Simon demands $80,000 from Madison in damages. In this scenario, the case qualifies for federal jurisdiction on the grounds of _____.

A. senatorial courtesy
B. contempt of court
C. diversity of citizenship
D. justiciable controversy
E. original intent

Answer: C

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Which of the following best describes typical state constitutions?

A. They exactly reproduce the U.S. Bill of Rights. B. They do not include preambles. C. They are subject only to the broad limitations of the U.S. Constitution. D. They do not include a specific separation of powers. E. They do not address judicial review.

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The purported ability of TV to raise a foreign tragedy to national prominence by broadcasting vivid pictures is known as

A) the press impact. D) the Clooney effect. B) the CNN effect. E) the video effect. C) media impact.

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