What Is an Amicus Curiae Brief

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is an amicus curiae brief?

• A)a written argument submitted to a court in support of one side of a case
• B)a petition to remove a judge from a court case
• C)a petition submitted to Congress in support of or opposition to a judicial nominee
• D)a petition submitted to an executive branch agency requesting a review of the agency's decision

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