1. At what level of government does the logrolling example represent for each "Arizona judge declares law banning mask mandates is unconstitutional", Lawmakers send omnibus crime bill to governor's desk",Powerful Pair: Presidency and Protectionism",The Decline and Fall of Congress", N.C. budget earmarks millions for water, parks projects in GOP legislative districts, including Berger's", Mississippi votes its appetite", Could Democrats and Republicans both benefit from bringing back earmarks?", and Could Democrats and Republicans both benefit from bringing back earmarks?" article? (In other words, national/state/local government?) Additionally, what is the tone of how people view logrolling? (In other words, people quoted in the articles talk about logrolling as a good thing or a not-so-good thing?) Explain. In each article, what is the context for logrolling? In other words, who is trading? What vote(s) are being exchanged for what outcome(s) in return?

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2. Explain how special interest lobbying affects political campaigning, as well as, decision-making in Washington, D.C. in "Will Fracking Decide Who Becomes The Next President?" article.

3. Explain how special interest lobbying affects political campaigning, as well as, decision-making in Washington, D.C. in "With eye on election and beyond, marijuana industry spends millions on lobbying", and ''If Texas Capitol remains closed, lobbyists say special interests will thrive away from public view".