INDV Balance of Power

Dr. Dinnerstein's Questions to think about, and write about, when you read BALANCE OF POWER.

1. What is the function of lobbies?

2. How do they get their power?

3. How do they use their power?

4. Why are some lobbies more powerful than others?

5. How powerful would you say the SSA is?

6. How is the Senate structured?

7. Who seems to have power in the Senate?

8. What tools are available to Senators to use their power?

9. What role does the Senate Majority Leader play in getting legislation
passed?

10. How powerful is the President? What can he do to support or oppose
lobbies?

11. Is the public generally aware of the methods used by lobbyists and
politicians to
achieve their goals?