Abdullah Rehman AP gov

[Abdullah Rehman AP gov @RehmanGov]

@AnnabathC @lynchk16 2A I agree SIGs can provide resources to help cases. And I like your major, I know someone doing forscenic science also. #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

[Abdullah Rehman AP gov @RehmanGov]

@TayNguyen955 @lynchk16 2A I also think congress is the strongest as it deals with actually changing or developing policy. #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

[Abdullah Rehman AP gov @RehmanGov]

@lynchk16 2A Q5: SIGs interact with the judiciary through amicus briefs (letters asking for a certain case to be granted Certiorari). They want the court to rule in their favor. I am thinking of going to Compton College since I think California is cool #lynchapgovtwitterchat #lynchapgovmob

[Abdullah Rehman AP gov @RehmanGov]

@lynchk16 2A Q4: An Iron triangle is the relationships of interest groups, bureaucracy, and CCs. They're all linked by having unique ways to influence policy making. I think CCs have the most impact as they are closest to the legislation process. #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

[Abdullah Rehman AP gov @RehmanGov]

@sophiet96330340 @lynchk16 2A: In my opinion its not ethical because as you said since ex-congressmen are more effective lobbyists, they have an unfair advantage compared to normal citizens. So they can influence politics more for their favor than the public's. #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

[Abdullah Rehman AP gov @RehmanGov]

@alexmor23803844 @lynchk16 2A: I agree SIGs need to be regulated enough so corruption doesn't take place but SIGs are still able to exert political influence. So I guess there has to be a balance. #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

[Abdullah Rehman AP gov @RehmanGov]

@Brandon67873172 @lynchk16 I agree we have to be careful about regulating lobbying as it could impede on free speech. Especially since the supreme court has ruled spending money sis a form of exercising free speech in buck lee vs. vaylo. #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

[Abdullah Rehman AP gov @RehmanGov]

@lynchk16 2A Q3: SIGs exert political influence by donating to campaigns and parties so in turn their positions can being implemented in legislation. I think they should be able to contribute so shady practices like bribery is limited. #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

[Abdullah Rehman AP gov @RehmanGov]

@lynchk16 2A Q2: Revolving door is when ppl who worked for gov. angencies end up working for interest groups dealing with same policy as their gov.job. I don't think its ethical as insider information can be used to influence politics more than usual #lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat

[Abdullah Rehman AP gov @RehmanGov]

@lynchk16 2A Q1: Lobbyists are people/organizations that want to persuade political leaders to support their position(s).
I think lobbying is well regulated due to many acts that set boundaries such as the ethics&government and lobbying disclosure acts.#lynchapgovmob #lynchapgovtwitterchat