What Motive Does an Interest Group Have to File an Amicus

question 38

Multiple Choice

What motive does an interest group have to file an amicus curiae brief?

• A) to file a lawsuit that will automatically originate in a higher court
• B) to influence a court's interpretation of law to a litigant's benefit
• C) to try to reverse the outcome of a previous Supreme Court case
• D) to appeal legislation that it sees as harmful to its interests

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Definitions:

Subculture

A group within a larger culture that has its own distinct set of values, practices, and beliefs, which may differ from or complement the dominant culture.

Organizational Countercultures

Subcultures within an organization that hold values and norms that significantly differ from, or conflict with, the dominant culture of the organization.

Dominant Culture

Dominant culture refers to the established attitudes, values, beliefs, and customs that prevail within a society or an organization.

Organizational Culture

The shared values, beliefs, norms, and practices that shape the social and psychological environment of a business or organization.