Research has shown that business/economic interest groups outnumber all other types of organizations in terms of their lobbying presence in Washington, D.C
Why do some scholars view this as problematic for the functioning of our political system? Could it be argued that this is not a problem at all?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Note that those who view this as problematic believe that business interests have a disproportionate influence on public policy, given their wealth of political and financial resources and access to policymakers.
2, Provide a logical reason to explain why this might not be a problem, such as the fact that policymakers don't always meet the demands of business lobbyists and that public interest groups are well-represented in Washington, D.C.
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Evaluate the state of civil liberties in the United States today. What rights are guaranteed by the government and what rights are threatened by it? Has the Supreme Court moved too far in protecting the rights of individuals from the rule of the majority, or does it continue to allow the majority too much power to infringe on unpopular views and actions? Which rights, if any, can be safely curtailed without undermining the republic, and which rights, if any, must be preserved at all costs in order for the republic to survive?
What will be an ideal response?
What are the consequences of late state formation?
What will be an ideal response?
The Supreme Court case of ____________________ overturned the principle of "separate but equal"
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The term illegal combatants is generally dismissed by other nations of the world, which makes it hard to justify their indefinite detention without charges
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false