The Legislative Branch: The People's House · The Legislative Process

The Influence of Lobbying

Assessing the impact of special interest groups and money in the legislative arena.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the government's role in regulating political speech by corporations?
  2. 2How can average citizens compete with well funded interest groups?
  3. 3What would a just policy for campaign finance look like?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Civ.10.9-12C3: D2.Civ.12.9-12
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: Civics & Government
Unit: The Legislative Branch: The People's House
Period: The Legislative Process

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