Author Question: In Zelman v.Simmons-Harris, the Supreme Court ruled that a state program providing families with ... (Read 45 times)

serike · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

In Zelman v.Simmons-Harris, the Supreme Court ruled that a state program providing families with vouchers could be used to __________.

a. pay tuition at religious schools
b. get birth control
c. attend the doctor
d. receive free or reduced price meals

Question 2

How do lobbyists seek to persuadelegislators to support certain policies?

What will be an ideal response?

meryzewe · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1. Explain that legislators are most willing to listen to the ideas of those who have supported their election campaigns.
2. Describe the ability of lobbyists to bring information and expertise to members of Congress. This expertise helps legislators better understand the issues and better defend their policy positions.
3. Describe the ability of lobbyists to provide ideas for new policy initiatives and drafts of potential legislation for the legislator to consider. This helps both the lobbyist and the legislator.