2. How do lobbyists exert influence over policymaking institutions?
3. How do interest groups participate in the iron triangle during the policymaking process?
- Case Study: Jack Abramoff
- Watch Jack Abramoff: The Lobbyist's Playbook (60 Minutes)
- Answer EQ #2 by taking notes on:
- What techniques did Abramoff use as a lobbyist on Capitol Hill?
- What reforms does Abramoff recommend?
- Case Study: The Crusader Tank
- Watch The Battle over Crusader (Democracy in America)
- Answer EQ #3 by taking notes on:
- What are the three corners of the iron triangle?
- How did the three corners interact to make public policy in this case study?
- Who went through the revolving door? (See OpenSecrets.org)
- When we are done, take a look at this summary
- HW Preview: The First Presidential Debate
- Read the following stories and tweet notable quotes to class hashtag
- 10 Great Debate Moments (POLITICO)
- Cramming and Pruning for First Presidential Debate (NY Times)
- The Most Trusted Moderator in America (POLITICO)
- Obama: I'm Just an Okay Debater (POLITICO)
- Parody: Debate Expectations Memo from Obama and Romney (Slate)
- Watch the date on TV or online on Wednesday night from 6:00 - 7:30 pm
- Join the twitter conversation at the class hashtag (always use the hashtag!)
- Tweet your questions
- Tweet your analysis of the verbal and nonverbal communications
- Reply to your classmates (i.e. find answers to their questions)
- Retweet other tweets from your timeline to the class
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