Author Question: Why do some people favor a limited role for government in economic matters? What will be an ideal ... (Read 79 times)

asd123 · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

Why do some people favor a limited role for government in economic matters?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The manner in which political campaigns are financed in the United States is unique. Explain how incumbents and their challengers raise funds for their elections, and the impact this has on public policy.

Consider the impact Congressional leaders have on junior members as well as how the Citizens United Supreme Court ruling affects who gets into Congress as well as the policy-making process. Considering Figure 13.1, Increase in Congressional Lobbying and Lobbyists, and the tripling of lobby funding over the last decade, evaluate the effect of campaign finance on the electoral system. Would you reform campaign financing? What, if anything, would you change?

What will be an ideal response?

vickyvicksss · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 9, 2018

Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, State that conservatives and libertarians generally prefer limited government when it comes to economic and regulatory matters.
2, Indicate that these individuals support a laissez-faire view of economics. They believe that markets can regulate themselves.

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1, Describe the affect of money on congressional elections.
2, Differentiate the U.S. system from others.
3, Provide examples of senior leader control over junior leaders. For example, House Speaker Pelosi leaned on committee chairs to push her agenda, and used the levers of campaign financethe Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and her own leadership PAC, which reportedly gave 40 million to Democratic House candidates in the 20072008 election cycleto influence representatives in her party.
4, Examines unlimited campaign contributions as free speech through Super PACs.
5, Provides compelling argument on the utility of money in elections, presenting alternatives to the current system or justification for the status quo.
6, Offers a conclusion with a restatement of the thesis.