The Biggest Drawback for an Interest Group in Pursuing Litigation

question 61

Multiple Choice

The biggest drawback for an interest group in pursuing litigation is that:

• A) litigation is often time-consuming and costly.
• B) litigation can be overturned by future court decisions.
• C) the federal court system refuses to hear cases with interest groups as participants.
• D) Americans tend to look down on groups that bring politics into the courts.
• E) few groups have access to legal expertise.

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Definitions:

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The principle that individuals with similar financial situations should be treated equally by the taxation system.

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Pertaining to or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

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