Are The Old Bosses Still in Charge?

Link to cartoon: http://goo.gl/O82NI

1)What is the setting for the cartoon?

The setting is the senate room. The senates are one half of the legislative branch and the other half is the house of representatives.

2)What entrance is open and what entrance is closed?

The monopolists entrance is open and the peoples entrance is closed. Having the monopolists entrance open means that that have more power than the people. The people have no say in their rights that are being made because they are not allowed to make decisions or even enter the room.

3)Who do you think the large men at the back of the room represent?

The large men in the back of the room represent special interest groups.

4)Why would the large men be in the room in the first place?

The large men are in the room because they want to influence how the laws will be made to help better their own needs. Such as, business wise. 

 "Alienated nation: Americans complain of government disconnect": http://goo.gl/0Ugks

Essential Question: Whose voice is loudest in government?

-The senates and large men in the back of the room have the loudest voice is government because they have the most money.

-The people are unhappy with government because the senates have too much say in government. The senates are over paid and only attract and connect to their special interest groups.

Quote:

"American people have long been frustrated with their leaders." 

Brain Montopoli, "Alienated nation: Americans complain of government disconnect", CBS News, June 28, 2011, 12:01am