Which of the following correctly defines politics? a. An effort to control or influence the conduct and policies of government. c. The actions taken by political parties to ensure that they will gain control of the executive branch, such as advertising and campaigning. b. An effort to interpret and apply the laws of the government. d. The actions taken by the legislative branch to interpret the constitution of a given nation.

Amanda reiss was injured at a wedding reception at a private home. amanda tripped over a piece of rebar that was sticking from the end of one portion of a sidewalk leading to the front door. amanda's lawyer believes that the homeowners were aware of the rebar problem and that other guests to the home had tripped over it but not been injured. how can amanda's lawyer get the information about the homeowner's knowledge? a. he cannot because they are not required to talk with amanda's lawyers b. he can depose the homeowners c. he can depose others who have been guests d. both b and c