This week's assignment focuses on the responsibilities of the various branches of government at the federal and state levels. To complete the assignment, read the scenario and answer the questions below.

Scenario

You are a writer for a website that evaluates the impact of legislative and judicial actions on the federal, state, and local levels. It has been more than a decade since the US Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Committee. That decision allowed monetary political contributions by corporations and other special interest groups to continue since the Court ruled the donations were protected as free speech by the First Amendment. Your manager thought it would be interesting to review some of the implications of that decision. He has asked a legal analyst at the website, Jennifer, to interview you to help the public better understand the significance of the case. Jennifer has provided you with a list of questions she will ask you during the interview.

Interview Questions

1. Why is citizen participation important to a democracy?

1. What is the role of citizen participation in federal politics?

1. What is the role of political parties in federal politics?

1. What is the role of interest groups in federal politics? How influential are interest groups in federal politics?

1. How do you compare the roles and influence of citizen participation, political parties, and interest groups in federal politics to their roles and influence in state politics?

1. How do you compare the influence of citizen participation, political parties, and interest groups on federal and state politics before and after the Citizens United v. Federal Election Committee decision?

References

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