Question

How do interest groups use litigation as a strategy of influence?

a. They file amicus curiae briefs, finance lawsuits, and bring suit directly on behalf of the group.
b. They directly lobby judges, use direct-mail solicitations, and make campaign contributions to members of Congress.
c. They engage in institutional advertising, activate issue networks, and directly lobby judges.
d. They work with 527 committees, directly lobby judges, and engage in institutional advertising.

Answer 1

Interest groups use litigation as a strategy of influence by filing amicus curiae briefs, financing lawsuits, and bringing suit directly on behalf of the group. Option a. is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Interest groups use litigation as a strategy of influence by filing amicus curiae briefs, financing lawsuits, and bringing suit directly on behalf of the group. Amicus curiae briefs allow interest groups to present their official positions on cases being heard before a court. Interest groups can also use their resources to file cases in lower courts or have appeals heard in higher courts.

For example, the Sierra Club and Southern Border Communities Coalition filed suit against President Trump for his use of executive power to fund and build a wall on the southern border of the United States.