Read the book " American Amnesia - Hacker and Pierson" and answer the following questions in Five pages based on the book :
1- In Chapter Nine the authors discuss three policy areas -- Health care, Finance, Energy - that have benefited from interest group efforts. Discuss the interest group efforts in these policy areas. Make specific reference to the American Amnesia book.
2- Republican conservatives are now arguing for a smaller federal government. The authors, Hacker and Pierson argue that government is central to our shared prosperity. Discuss. Which side are you on? Make reference to the American Amnesia book.