What is an amicus curiae brief?
a. a written argument submitted to a court in support of one side of a case
b. a petition to remove a judge from a court case
c. a petition submitted to Congress in support of or opposition to a judicial nominee
d. a petition submitted to an executive branch agency, requesting a review of the agency's decision
Answer: a
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After its first reading in the House of Representatives, a bill is
A) debated and voted upon. B) referred to the appropriate committee. C) forwarded to the Senate for its action. D) referred to the House Rules Committee.
The concept of separation of powers was included in the Constitution to prevent
A. disputes between the federal and state governments. B. the imposition of export taxes. C. a major dispute over power between the House and the Senate. D. disputes over power between Congress and the president. E. tyranny by either the majority or the minority.