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mspears3

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One way that interest groups can influence court cases they are interested in is by filing a(n) __________ or friend of the court brief.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

Question 2

A(n) __________ is a group primarily concerned with issues of conservation or preservation of natural resources.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: amicus curiae

Answer to Question 2

Answer: environmental



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