File an amicus b - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

most famous test case: - ️️Brown v Board of Education -interest group NAACP supported Brown. -class action suit. the results of the case would only affect the party suing (Brown would be the only family to be desegregated) -They got it changed to where it would affect all black families. Targets of interest group lobbying (7) - ️️1. their own membership-united front 2. Other groups 3. political parties 4. public opinion advertising--social networking 5. Congress 6. President &...

Which of the following groups lobbies on behalf of business interests? A) The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) B) The Chamber of Commerce C) The National Education Association D) The National Rifle Association B) The Chamber of Commerce Which best describes interest groups in the early to mid-1800s? A) They were mostly single-issue groups, seated in Christian revivalism, or focused on business interests. B) They focused largely on transportation issues, es...

TAMU Pols 206 Bond Exam 2 Study Guide Solutions lobbying - ANSWER-activities to influence public policy to promote/protect group interests define lobbying: - ANSWER-act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in a government, most often legislators or members of regulatory agencies. direct lobbying - ANSWER--direct contact with policy maker -one-on-one meeting; testify @ committee hearing; letters & emails; indirect lobbying - ANSWER--work through intermediates -constituen...

Which of the following is a crime, typically one involving violence, punishable by imprisonment in a state prison? - ANSWER-Felony Which of the following documents does not require a seal? A. The subdivision map B. The certificate of veterans C. The circulator's affidavit D. The change of venue - ANSWER-A. The subdivision map Which of the following can non-resident notaries do? A. Notarize wills and trusts B. Execute certified copies C. Administer protests of note D. Take depositi...

PSCI 2305 Final Exam A single-event in which groups of voters switch party loyalty is known as what? - Answer- A critical election Which of the following activities would be considered a conventional form of participation? - Answer- voting Which of the following offers the best definition of political participation according to the text? - Answer- any action that seeks to change or support a government official or policy If you decide to vote for a candidate because you like what she...