The term amicus curiae means: Select one: a. friendly cure or the amicable resolution to a mediated dispute. b. friend of the court and refers to briefs filed by third parties interested in the outcome of a certain appeal. c. small couriers or the briefs, originally used by foot messengers, which are used to communicate between lawyers and the courts. d. the name for the conductor of an arbitration, a position originally filled by medieval clergy.

Friend of the court and refers to briefs filed by third parties interested in the outcome of a certain appeal

Explanation:

Literally translated from Latin to English, amicus curiae means "friend of the senate"

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the colonists had their reasons for creating a weak central (federal) government under the articles of confederation. not only did they create a weak federal government, they restricted the powers of the state governors because they were so concerned about the leaders abusing their power.