federal government
Answer each of the following questions with at least 5 sentences each.

Do interest groups play a legitimate role within the American political system? If so, what role is that? If not, should we do without them?
Are campaigns and elections worth the bother? Is this a rational or efficient method of choosing leaders? Suggest some reforms that would improve our current campaign/electoral process.
Some argue that the social welfare programs are critical to alleviating conditions that affect the poor. However, these programs are often criticized as being government giveaways to the lazy. Is either side-or are both sides-correct? Why or why not?