An interest group filing an amicus curiae brief is an example of __________
a. grassroots or outside lobbying
b. how interest groups influence elections
c. lobbying an executive branch agency
d. lobbying the judicial branch
Answer: d
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The 1980 Ruiz v. Estelle federal court case dealt with the issue of __________
a. affirmative action b. the death penalty c. educational funding d. prison reform
According to the text, one of the most important factors that has made it difficult to establish a functioning state in Afghanistan is
A) the lack of a warm water port with access to maritime trade. B) the lack of proper military training and nuclear weaponry. C) the presence of many different nationalities within the borders of the state. D) the presence of oil, which foreign nations covet. E) the shortage of educated members of the workforce.
How might presidents use their powers of persuasion in the legislative process?
A. in leading public opinion to support their policy agendas B. through the withholding of funds to prevent the implementation of specific laws C. in leading public opinion to support signing statements on key pieces of legislation D. in selecting majority and minority leaders in Congress
The U.S. government wants China to allow its currency to increase in value in order to
a. raise the value of the U.S. dollar. b. help moderate the American trade deficit with China. c. lower American interest rates. d. create competitive devaluation.