How Can Interest Groups Use Litigation as a Strategy of Influence

question 11

Multiple Choice

How can interest groups use litigation as a strategy of influence?

• A) filing amici curiae briefs,financing lawsuits,and bringing a suit on behalf of the group
• B) directly lobbying judges,using direct-mail solicitations,and making campaign contributions to members of Congress
• C) engaging in institutional advertising,activating issue networks,and directly lobbying judges
• D) breaking apart iron triangles,directly lobbying judges,and starting PACs
• E) working with 527 committees,directly lobbying judges,and engaging in institutional advertising

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