According to a recent issue of The Economist, what is the strongest force shaping politics today?

Which of the following statements is true of case law?

A. It is valid only when enacted by legislative bodies of the government. B. It is specific for each state, independent of the nature of a lawsuit. C. It is considered the supreme law of the land. D. It includes interpretations of constitutional provisions. E. It includes the ordinances passed by cities and counties.

Suppose there is an environmental interest group that wants to motivate lawmakers to act on a potential threat to the environment while also mobilizing and informing its members. Which of the following is an outside lobbying tactic that might be useful?

a. Meeting with lawmakers to draft new legislation. b. Emailing campaign to members with links to legislators’ contact information. c. Taking lawmakers to dinner in order to make a pitch about their cause. d. Testifying before the House subcommittee on the environment.