As political linkage factors, how do people in interest groups and social movements directly influence the Court?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Define the political tactic known as the test case; groups wishing to force a court determination on an issue that is important to them will try to find a plaintiff on whose behalf they can bring a suit. Many test cases come in the form of class-action suits.
2, Discuss how interest groups often get involved in suits brought by others by filing amicus curiae briefs. This activity can be seen as a form of lobbying.
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Which United States president negotiated the START II treaty that was ratified by the Senate in 1996?
A) Carter B) Reagan C) Ford D) Bush the elder E) Clinton
The Constitution ______.
A. contains a long list of enumerated powers for the states B. leaves open the question of when national law is overridden by state action C. says very little about the powers of the states D. draws clear lines between state and national powers