How Can Interest Groups Use Litigation as a Strategy of Influence

question 49

Multiple Choice

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

• A) filing amicus 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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