A Public Interest Group Representing Underserved Children Is Lobbying Against

question 3

Multiple Choice

A public interest group representing underserved children is lobbying against a "three strikes" law that would send students to prison after three instances of in-school disciplinary infractions.If they want to succeed,they are LEAST likely to ____________________ in order to influence ____________________ because ____________________.

• A) organize a letter writing campaign; the president; he or she is unlikely to be persuaded by pressure from constituents and interest groups
• B) hold a fund-raiser; Congress; public interest groups have little financial sway with Congressmen and Congresswomen
• C) pay a lobbyist; Congress; lobbyists often have insider access to Congressmen and Congresswomen and may be able to keep the bill from coming up for a vote
• D) file a lawsuit; the courts; this tactic is rarely used on behalf of disadvantaged populations and its outcome may be unpredictable
• E) file an amicus brief; the courts; the Supreme Court's primary job is to protect individual rights, like those of children, and they are more likely to hear a case if groups file amicus briefs

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