One Way That Interest Groups Influence the Courts Is by

question 64

Multiple Choice

One way that interest groups influence the courts is by

• A) donating money to judges' efforts to be appointed to the federal bench.
• B) supporting or opposing the appointment of a justice to the Supreme Court.
• C) apply for standing in a case to indirectly influence court decisions.
• D) A & B
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

FICA

The Federal Insurance Contributions Act, a U.S. law that mandates a payroll tax on both employees and employers to fund Social Security and Medicare.

Monthly Wage Base

The total amount of money earned by an employee in a month before deductions.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

A contract negotiated by an employer and a labor union that covers all issues related to employment.

OSHA

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a U.S. government agency responsible for ensuring safe and healthy working conditions.