As tension between the democratic countries and the communist USSR<span> grew during the cold war, Germany was divided into just two parts: the Federal Republic of Germany, with West </span>Berlin<span>, and the German Democratic Republic, with East </span>Berlin<span>. The west was democratic and capitalist.</span>
They influence the courts file amicus curiae briefs, presenting an argument in favor of a particular issue. Sometimes lobbyists even file lawsuits against the goverment or other parties.
Possibly the telegraph. Morse code came into place with that. People could communicate with ticks.
Democrats are liberal and Republicans are Conservative. Hope this helps :)
