Jessica

[Jessica @Jessica05578580]

@wisemanlhs Thank you again for being such a great teacher and mentor for me these past few years! I hope future students are able to learn as much from you as I did!

[Jessica @Jessica05578580]

@lynchk16 SIGS can file amicus curiae briefs and can provide resources for cases to influence the judiciary. I'm thinking of attending Duke because the school has a lot of great opportunities and is an overall really good school. 4B
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[Jessica @Jessica05578580]

@gourii_naiir @lynchk16 I hope you get in (especially the Robertson program😉). I also really hope we can go together and be roommates!!

[Jessica @Jessica05578580]

@AlexLLopezz @lynchk16 In my opinion, Congress is actually more powerful as Congress can choose to make to make the policies/laws really rigid, giving the bureaucracy little discretion in enforcement. 4B #lynchapgovtwitterchat #lynchapgovmob

[Jessica @Jessica05578580]

@lynchk16 Iron triangle refers to the relationship between bureaucracy, SIGS and Congress. SIGS influence Congress in policy making, while the bureaucracy enforces the policies. I think Congress is the most powerful as it makes the actual policies. 4B #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

[Jessica @Jessica05578580]

@RachelGuo18 @lynchk16 I agree, however, I do think there should be limits or else SIGS could threaten or blackmail politicians who are not always voting how they like with the large sum of money. If it is more spread out, no group will have too much power. 4B #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

[Jessica @Jessica05578580]

@lynchk16 With their campaign contributions, SIGS buy votes and influence. They should be able to donate since it is a form of political speech, however, there should be limits or else one wealthy group could have too much influence. 4B #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

[Jessica @Jessica05578580]

@_riaxx_ @lynchk16 I agree because otherwise we would be silencing the political speech of a segment of the population. The experience of these lobbyists can be helpful in getting positive legislation passed too. 4B #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

[Jessica @Jessica05578580]

@lynchk16 The revolving door refers to the practice of government officials becoming lobbyists. They are usually more effective. I think it is ethical as long as other officials don't favorite them because everyone has a right to free speech. 4B #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

[Jessica @Jessica05578580]

@_riaxx_ @lynchk16 I agree with you Ria because there have been a lot of scandals with lobbyists bribing politicians. Thus, regulation is key to assure that proper legal pathways are followed. 4B
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[Jessica @Jessica05578580]

@lynchk16 Lobbyists are people whose activities seek to persuade political leaders to support the position of the group they represent. In my opinion lobbying is not regulated well as illegal actions still occur, such as bribes being given put in exchange for voting a certain way.

[Jessica @Jessica05578580]

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