What is something that surprised you about this period in human history

In 2016, general electric, along with its appliance division, contributed $4,699,964 to congressional members and spent $7,025,000 on lobbying, some towards the patent act, which amends federal patent law to add pleading and disclosure requirements for patent infringement actions. after reading the scenario, respond to a, b, and c below: a. describe one political behavior illustrated in this scenario. b. in the context of the scenario, explain how the political behavior described in part a can be affected by its interaction with congress. c. in the context of the scenario, explain how the interaction between congress and the bureaucracy can be affected by linkage institutions.

Which of the following is a likely reason that someone today might decide to move from a city in the midwest to the south? a. the decline of manufacturing in the midwest b. the many high tech jobs available in the south c. urban overcrowding in the midwest d. higher housing costs in the south

3. describe a situation in which a government has a great deal of power but does not have political authority. then explain whether you think the rule of law would likely be respected under such a government.