Question

An amicus curiae ("friend of the court") brief provides a court with the view held by

a. an individual, group, or organization that is not a direct party to the case.
b. the Justice Department.
c. the House and Senate judiciary committees.
d. the American Bar Association.
e. the solicitor general.

Answer 1

An amicus curiae brief provides a court with the view held by an individual, group, or organization that is not a direct party to the case.

Step-by-step explanation:

An amicus curiae brief provides a court with the view held by an individual, group, or organization that is not a direct party to the case. It is a way for interested parties to provide their opinion, analysis, and recommendations about how the court should rule. These briefs can be filed both before and after a case has been granted certification.