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What is the term for a court filing that allows groups not directly involved in a lawsuit to provide their opinions or expertise to the court?
What is the term for a court filing that allows groups not directly involved in a lawsuit to provide their opinions or expertise to the court?
- Lobbying
- Citizens United v. FEC
- Super PAC
- Amicus brief (correct)
What is the name of the 2010 Supreme Court case that lifted restrictions on corporate and union spending in elections?
What is the name of the 2010 Supreme Court case that lifted restrictions on corporate and union spending in elections?
- Citizens United v. FEC (correct)
- Electoral College
- Faithless elector
- Super PAC
What is the term for a news story or article that is intentionally sensationalized or misleading?
What is the term for a news story or article that is intentionally sensationalized or misleading?
- Muckraker
- Yellow journalism (correct)
- Libel
- Free press
What is the term for a direct vote in which citizens can propose, approve, or reject laws and policies?
What is the term for a direct vote in which citizens can propose, approve, or reject laws and policies?
What is the term for an area where there is a lack of local news coverage?
What is the term for an area where there is a lack of local news coverage?