Answer to Question 1
Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Define interest groups.
2. Explain what common interests interest groups might have around the issue of Cuba, and how they attempt to influence U.S. foreign policy toward Cuba. The consideration of pro- and anti-Castro groups might be considered, along with interest groups invested in the expansion of the free-market in Cuba.
3. Discuss how lobbying might further the goals and interests of these groups.
4. Evaluate how effective such lobbying has been or might be in such a context.
5. Provide a concise and effective conclusion.
Answer to Question 2
Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Describe groupthink.
2. Explain how groupthink played out in an event like the Iran-Contra Affair.
3. Investigate how the structure of a decision-making process played out in this event who was involved in the decision-making process and how was that process conducted. Decision rules and control of the agenda might be addressed, as well.
4. Assess how such an event could have been prevented. Students should discuss a concept like the kitchen cabinet in the prevention of such events.
5. Offer a compelling summary and conclusion.
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