In what country was unrest produced by the assassination of two secular politicians?

An interest group filing an amicus curiae brief is an example of __________

a. grassroots lobbying. b. how interest groups influence elections c. lobbying an executive branch agency d. lobbying the judicial branch

The Speaker of the House ______.

A. is elected by majority vote and serves as the majority party's leader and agent with the power to appoint committees, make rules, and manage the legislative process B. is the senior most member of the chamber and is primarily responsible for presiding over floor debates C. has the ability to exercise command authority through powers specified in Article II of the Constitution in order to reduce transaction costs D. is largely a ceremonial position