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In lecture, we discussed how presidential influence over the Court goes beyond nominations and includes attempts to guide litigation strategy through the Solicitor General. Based on the concept of “agenda cases,” which example best illustrates a president using the SG to pursue a political goal at risk of undermining judicial legitimacy?

In class, we discussed Paul Collins’ argument that interest groups file amicus briefs for reasons beyond directly influencing case outcomes. Explain why an interest group might file an amicus brief even if it does not expect to change the Court’s decision, and how this relates to organizational maintenance. (3pts organizational maintenance and 2pts reasons beyond case outcomes) 

During Justice Sotomayor’s confirmation hearing, criticism focused on her statement about a “wise Latina” reaching better conclusions. Which judicial behavior model best explains why senators reacted differently based on political ideology, rather than legal merit?

The single, most important nonverbal aspect of the speech is

If you consume 20 grams of fat, 40 grams of carbohydrates, and 10 grams of protein, how many calories did you consume in total from these sources?

What is a major difficulty in conducting a cost benefit analysis (CBA)?

Which of the following is an example of a regulatory intervention to promote rational use of medicines?

Fluoride is important for making teeth resistant to decay.

Consider the following and identify the type of fallacy it is: “As a student, I should be able to look at my notes when I take exams. After all, my doctor looks at his notes about me every time I go into the office. He isn’t expected to memorize my chart!”  

 Which of the following is NOT a distinct task in quantification?