An interest group can attempt to lobby the judicial branch through filing
a. An amicus curiae brief
b. A writ of error Coram Nobis
c. A habeas corpus petition
d. A writ of certiorari
e. A writ of mandamus
Ans: a. An amicus curiae brief
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a. True b. False
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Which of the following best describes the nature of an amicus curiae brief?
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