50 points what are your thoughts on lobbyists? Do they serve a positive or negative purpose in our nations government? Share your thoughts on the role of lobbysists. Finally, identify an interest group that lobbies Congress. What type of legislation do they push, and are their efforts successful? Please provide examples of legislation that support the interest group.

Which of the following describes classical civilizations? they grew slowly and had a very short lifespan. they were unable to carry out long-distance trade. they made lasting impressions in art and architecture.

Charles schenck was a u.s. citizen and private in the army. while in military training during world war i, schenck printed and passed out leaflets explaining why he was against the draft (required military service). he was charged with violating the espionage act of 1917, a federal law outlawing any action interfering with military operations. schenck believed the espionage act violated his right to free speech. in which court would this case ultimately be decided, and why? a state criminal court, because schenck was accused of violating a criminal law a military tribunal, because the matter involved members of the military a county civil court, because it involved violation of a civil liberty the u.s. supreme court, because schenck challenged whether the law was constitutional

Which of these was not a key difference between northern and southern states at the constitutional convention? wanting to protect states’ interests vs. a government with strict rules having more, larger cities vs. having fewer, smaller cities wanting to protect agriculture vs. protect industries having many enslaved people vs. using less enslaved labor