The Authors of Your Text Conclude That "Narrow, Special, and Privileged

question 63

Essay

The authors of your text conclude that "narrow, special, and privileged interests dominate the interest group world and play the biggest role in determining what government does in the United States." Why do they write this? What evidence, if any, can you put forth that might call this conclusion into question?

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Definitions:

Dual Federalism

A political concept that views the federal government and the state governments as co-equal sovereign powers with separate and distinct areas of authority.

Great Depression

A severe worldwide economic crisis that took place during the 1930s, marked by massive unemployment and widespread poverty.

Matching Grant

A funding arrangement where a grant is given on the condition that an equal amount is matched from another source.

Nullification Theory

A legal theory suggesting that U.S. states have the right to nullify, or invalidate, any federal law which they deem unconstitutional.