Which of the following best describes the nature of 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. an internal memo circulated among interest group leaders, briefing them on the details of a court case
a
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According to liberals, the most efficient economic system is one in which
a) government creates the environment within which businesses can flourish. b) government stays out of the business sector completely. c) government relies on private business to provide infrastructure, such as schools, bridges, roads, and ports. d) government stays out of social programs
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) People usually consider the common good foremost when considering a federal public policy. B) Public opinion is the aggregate of people's views about issues, situations, and public figures. C) Children will identify themselves as Democrats or Republicans before they know what the parties stand for. D) Highly educated people are more likely to view political involvement as a duty. E) Regular churchgoers are more hostile to homosexuals than those who attend less often.