Explain how amicus curiae briefs allow parties to circumvent standing and ripeness
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Explain that the standing doctrines are meant to ensure that courts only hear cases between parties with an actual dispute in which there has been an actual harm.
2, Explain that the Supreme Court only hears cases that are ripe—where the issues are clear enough and sufficiently developed for the Court to weigh in.
3, Explain that an amicus curiae brief allows entities with a stake in the outcome but that are not directly involved in the case to submit legal arguments to the Court.
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a. the Bill of Rights and other amendments to the Constitution. b. the traditions and conscience of the people. c. colonial charters. d. Article I of the Constitution. e. legislative resolutions from state legislatures.
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A. must have a judge, rather than a jury, render a verdict in the case B. must self-represent in court C. is provided with a court-appointed attorney at taxpayer expense D. can plea bargain with the judge for a lighter sentence