People listening to a message on a topic that they consider of little importance to them will pay more attention to things like the speaker's appearance and reputation than to the logic and evidence behind the speaker's message. this approach to persuasion is called the approach.

8. select a supreme court case that has been particularly important in protecting civil liberties in the united states. in a three-paragraph essay, describe the case and the ruling, then explain how the case demonstrates why it is important that the supreme court is: a. protected from political or public pressure (since justices are appointed rather than elected and serve lifetime terms) b. able to change its interpretations of the law over time (10 points)