A Public Interest Group Representing Underserved Children Is Lobbying Against

question 42

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 it wants to succeed, it is 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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Definitions:

Release

An agreement in which one party frees another from liability, claims, or demands, or the act of making a legal document publicly available.

Offeree's Silence

Generally not considered an acceptance of an offer in contract law, unless certain conditions or previous dealings imply agreement.

Acceptance

In contract law, the unconditional agreement to the terms of an offer, which once given, creates a binding contract.

Mirror Image Rule

A principle in contract law stating that an offer must be accepted exactly without modifications; any changes to the terms effectively make the acceptance a counteroffer.