Interest Groups, Sometimes at the Request of Attorneys Involved in Cases

question 66

Multiple Choice

Interest groups, sometimes at the request of attorneys involved in cases, often attempt to influence Supreme Court decisions through ______________.

• A) direct lobbying
• B) recommendations for judicial posts
• C) amicus curiae, or "friend of the court" briefs
• D) stare decisis, or "friend of the court" briefs

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Definitions:

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Voting Rights Act Of 1965

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Literacy Tests

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