An interest group filing an amicus curiae brief is an example of __________.
A)grassroots lobbying.
B)how interest groups influence elections
C)lobbying an executive branch agency
D)lobbying the judicial branch

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An amicus curiae brief is a document filed in court cases by non-litigants with a strong interest in the subject matter. The briefs advise the court of relevant, additional information or arguments that the court might wish to consider. When an interest group files such a brief, it is attempting to influence the judicial branch, making D the correct answer.

An Interest Group Filing an Amicus Curiae Brief Is an Example