-Explain in greater detail what lobbying is and how it impacts the policy process from problem identification to agenda setting to policy implementation.
-Critics argue that lobbyists have undue influence on the political process in the United States. Explain their reasoning behind this concern.
-Do you think lobbying is a fair process and should be a part of the American political process?
-Select one of the organizations or corporations from the Center for Responsive Politics list of top spenders on lobbying in 2015. Why would this organization/corporation employ a lobbyist? What is the benefit to the organization/corporation? Do you think this process is controversial? Why or why not?
REQUIRED ARTICLE:
Chang, A. (2013, November 11). When Lobbyists Literally Write the Bill (Links to an external site.). National Public Radio. Retrieved from: http://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2013/11/11/243973620/when-lobbyists-literally-write-the-bill
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