Studying Who The Law Serves  Issues to consider …  Who makes it?  Who votes for it?  Who pays for it? (special interests and lobbying)

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Studying Who The Law Serves  Issues to consider …  Who makes it?  Who votes for it?  Who pays for it? (special interests and lobbying)

Lawmakers  So lawmakers are Whiter, Older, and “Maler” than the average person  And also wealthier too!

Voters  Do voters look like you and me?  First, most people do not vote regularly  Second, voters are older, whiter, and wealthier than the average person

Lobbying/Special Interests  Two key facts of American politics:  1) There is a lot of money in the political system  2) Money (and incumbency) determines the outcomes in elections!