“Interest groups cause corruption in American politics.” Agree with this statement.

In it, I am hoping to see your ability to synthesize concepts, cases, and ideas from across the semester. The parameters are broad: there is no minimum number of cases or outside sources that I expect you to cite; and some questions invite you to focus on one specific issue, whereas others give you great latitude. The emphasis is on the quality, rather than quantity of your analysis. Overall, you will be assessed on the following: The clarity of your argument and analysis. Your use of empirical evidence to support your key claims – e.g. historical examples, relevant statistics. Your ability to synthesize material from across the course – or, where relevant, from outside. How effectively and skillfully you assess the arguments against your position. The paper should be double-spaced, Times New Roman font size 12. P.S. Please use these sources ONLY Walker, Jack L. “The origins and maintenance of interest groups in America.” The American Political Science Review (1983): 390-406. Hall, Richard L., and Alan V. Deardorff. “Lobbying as legislative subsidy.” American Political Science Review 100, no. 01 (2006): 69-84. Baumgartner, Frank R., Jeffrey M. Berry, Marie Hojnacki, Beth L. Leech, and David C. Kimball. Lobbying and policy change: Who wins, who loses, and why. University of Chicago Press, 2009. Verba, Sidney, Kay Lehman Schlozman, Henry Brady, and Norman H. Nie. “Citizen Activity: Who Participates? What Do They Say?” American Political Science Review 87, no. 02 (1993): 303-318.