A Public Interest Group Representing Underserved Children Is Lobbying Against

Multiple Choice

A public interest group representing underserved children is lobbying against a "three strikes" law that would send students to prison after three instances of in-school disciplinary infractions. If it wants to succeed, it is LEAST likely to ________ in order to influence ________ because ________.

A) organize a letter-writing campaign; the president; he or she is unlikely to be persuaded by pressure from constituents and interest groups
B) hold a fund-raiser; Congress; public interest groups have little financial sway with congressmen and congresswomen
C) pay a lobbyist; Congress; lobbyists often have insider access to congressmen and congresswomen and may be able to keep the bill from coming up for a vote
D) file a lawsuit; the courts; this tactic is rarely used on behalf of disadvantaged populations and its outcome may be unpredictable
E) file an amicus brief; the courts; the Supreme Court's primary job is to protect individual rights, like those of children, and they are more likely to hear a case if groups file amicus briefs