What Is an Amicus Curiae Brief

question 64

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) an internal memo circulated among interest group leaders, briefing them on the details of a court case
• C) an interest group petition submitted to Congress in support of or opposition to a judicial nominee
• D) an interest group petition submitted to an executive branch agency, requesting a review of an agency's decision

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Definitions:

Ethnocentrism

The tendency to evaluate other cultures according to the standards and customs of one's own culture, often leading to prejudice against other cultures.

Negative Sanctions

Punishments or penalties applied by a society or a group within a society against its members who violate established norms, laws, or expectations.

Authoritative Body

An organization or institution possessing the power, credibility, and legitimacy to enforce rules, make decisions, and govern within a specific domain or sector.

Formal Institution

An establishment founded on established laws and organized principles, playing a critical role in society, such as governmental bodies, educational institutions, and corporations.