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LaDunn

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Figure 12.2 consists of two pie charts that compare American attitudes about the influence of interest groupson elected and government officials in Washington.
 
  Americans believe for the most part that the government is responsive to special-interest groups than it is to the electorate. Why is this so and what kinds of groups do Americans see has having this influence? What do you think is the fear behind such attitudes?
  What will be an ideal response?

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Which president made an unsuccessful proposal known as the court-packing plan, which would have permitted the appointment of additional justices to the U.S. Supreme Court?
 
  a. Bill Clinton
  b. James Madison
  c. Thomas Jefferson
  d. Franklin Roosevelt



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CharlieArnold

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Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1. Describe how this figure measures inside lobbying.
2. Identify such inside lobbying groups as the National Rifle Association, labor unions, the National Organization of Women, and other non-grassroots interest groups.
3. Explain that many Americans are concerned about impropriety and the potential for corruption.

Answer to Question 2

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LaDunn

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Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


JCABRERA33

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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