How Can Interest Groups Influence the Courts

question 157

Multiple Choice

How can interest groups influence the courts?

• A)by bringing a test case to the courts
• B) by filing an amicus curiae brief
• C) by attempting to influence the federal judiciary appointments
• D) by having an organization that is not a party in a suit file an argument in support of one side or another
• E) All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Civil Servants

Employees of the government who implement and administer public policies, distinct from political appointments or elected representatives.

Salons

Social gatherings typically held in private homes, originating in 17th century France, where intellectuals, artists, and politicians would converge to discuss ideas and promote their work.

Enlightenment Ideas

Philosophical and intellectual movements of the 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism towards traditional societal institutions, aiming for progress and reform.

Police Interference

Involvement or intervention by law enforcement agencies in activities or matters where their presence may not be warranted or is contested.