How do interest groups typically seek to influence a court's decision through amicus curiae briefs?
A. by presenting information not contained in briefs of the formal parties
B. by presenting nonlegal arguments
C. by suggesting that an unfavorable decision will lead to significant public backlash
D. by focusing exclusively on the legal arguments put forth by the formal parties
A. by presenting information not contained in briefs of the formal parties
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The present legal status of women was finally achieved in what case?
a. Reed v. Reed b. Craig v. Boren c. Harper v. Virginia Board of Education d. Texas v. Allwhite e. Roe V. Wade
Which of the following placed great strains on the system of constitutional government?
A) the Iran-Contra affair B) the impeachment of President Bill Clinton C) the Watergate scandal D) the resignation of Richard Nixon E) all of the above
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a. The event inspired public disdain for President Kennedy because it was a failure. b. The event inspired public support for President Kennedy even though it was a failure. c. Support for President Kennedy remained steady because few people knew about the invasion. d. Support for President Kennedy remained low because of the incoherence of his foreign policy.