In the lesson 5 discussion, you chose a bill to explore and looked at how your Representative or Senator voted on that bill. Now, let’s follow the money. What Political Action Committee, lobbyists, or other Special Interest Group might influence your Representative or Senator’s vote on your chosen bill or other bills? For example, you might consider these questions: How much does your Representative or Senator receive in direct donations, and where does that money come from? Is there any evidence of soft money? What about evidence of the Representative or Senator adding a porkbarrel project to the bill?
The goal here is for you to assess how the money influences our Representatives (House of Representatives) or Senators (The Senate) in turn impacts the other branches of government. Be creative here and think outside the box. Remember to support your ideas with valid points or examples from the course readings or other trusted sources.
In addition to your readings, here are some resources that may help:
https://www.opensecrets.org/
https://www.followthemoney.org/
https://www.followthemoney.org/at-a-glance?y=2020&s=GA
In the lesson 5 discussion, you chose a bill to explore and looked at how your Representative or Senator voted on that bill. Now, let’s follow the money. What Political Action Committee, lobbyists, or other Special Interest Group might influence your Representative or Senator’s vote on your chosen bill or other bills? For example, you might consider these questions: How much does your Representative or Senator receive in direct donations, and where does that money come from? Is there any evidence of soft money? What about evidence of the Representative or Senator adding a porkbarrel project to the bill?
The goal here is for you to assess how the money influences our Representatives (House of Representatives) or Senators (The Senate) in turn impacts the other branches of government. Be creative here and think outside the box. Remember to support your ideas with valid points or examples from the course readings or other trusted sources.
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