Discuss the interest group efforts in these policy areas.

American Amnesia book – political homework

read the book ” American Amnesia – Hacker and Pierson” and answer the following questions in Five pages based on the book :

1- In Chapter Nine the authors discuss three policy areas — Health care, Finance, Energy – that have benefited from interest group efforts. Discuss the interest group efforts in these policy areas. Make specific reference to the American Amnesia book.

2- Republican conservatives are now arguing for a smaller federal government. The authors, Hacker and Pierson argue that government is central to our shared prosperity. Discuss. Which side are you on? Make reference to the American Amnesia book.