When an Interest Group Files an Amicus Curiae Brief, It

question 22

Multiple Choice

When an interest group files an amicus curiae brief, it is trying to influence policy through:

• A) drafting regulations.
• B) testimony.
• C) litigation.
• D) drafting laws.
• E) congressional hearings and investigations.

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Definitions:

Radical

Individuals or movements favoring drastic political, economic, or social reforms, often aiming to change the very foundation of society.

Party

A social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment.

Popular Vote

The total number of votes cast by citizens in an election, as opposed to votes cast by a legislative body or electoral college.

1860 Election

The Presidential election in which Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th President of the United States, leading to the secession of Southern states and the eventual outbreak of the Civil War.