What Is an Amicus Curiae Brief

question 105

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
• E) an internal memo circulated among interest group leaders, briefing them on the details of a court case

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Definitions:

Last Stage

The final phase in a process, such as in product development or the life cycle of a product in the market.

Interest

A charge for borrowing money, typically a percentage of the borrowed amount, or intense curiosity or concern in something.

Awareness

The degree of consumer recognition of a product, brand, or issue, often as a result of marketing efforts.

Adoption

The act of beginning to use or accept something new, such as a product, idea, or behavior.