Which of the following is an example of how an interest group may have an influence on the federal judiciary?
a. The American Medical Association may seek limits on jury awards in malpractice cases.
b. The American Civil Liberties Union may bring suit to improve the rights of prisoners.
c. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored Peoples may question the constitutionality of laws that affect its constituents.
d. The American Bar Association may be asked to evaluate potential candidates for the federal court.
e. The National Rifle Association may protest greater restrictions on the sale and purchase of assault rifles
Answer: d. The American Bar Association may be asked to evaluate potential candidates for the federal court.
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Which Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence?
a. Second b. Third c. Fourth d. Fifth
Everyone agrees that the tax burden should be higher on wealthy people than it is on the poor
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.