Interest groups and political action committees are both types of organizations that
O write and pass laws at the state and local levels.
O are not part of the government, but can influence the government.
O hold debates and town hall meetings to inform voters on major election-season issues.
O raise unlimited money for political campaigns and candidates.

Amain difference between state and federal courts is state courts try disputes between states, while federal courts try cases between citizens of a state. state courts try cases between citizens of a state, while federal courts try disputes between states. state courts consider the facts and law in making a decision, while federal courts consider the law, facts, and precedents. state courts consider the facts and precedents in a decision, while federal courts consider the law, facts, and precedents.