Which of the following provides economic and budget information directly to the legislative branch?

The written brief

A.) reviews the legal activity and decisions to date B.) details the legal argument for the party's desired outcome in the court case C.) is an optional step, since the oral argument is more important

Brazilian rubber tappers

a. lost their livelihoods when synthetic rubber was produced. b. have become environmentally active to protect the Amazon. c. plant two new trees for every one they kill by tapping it for rubber. d. have become the greatest force against indigenous rights in the Amazon. e. advocate clear cutting to enable new rubber trees to grow without competition.