Question: What is influence peddling? Answers:
A: when officials take money from their campaigns and use it on personal items
B: when a government official sells his or her ability to influence legislation
C: when "insider" knowledge is used to buy stocks in a company
D: when a company approaches a government official with offers of employment

8. select a supreme court case that has been particularly important in protecting civil liberties in the united states. in a three-paragraph essay, describe the case and the ruling, then explain how the case demonstrates why it is important that the supreme court is: a. protected from political or public pressure (since justices are appointed rather than elected and serve lifetime terms) b. able to change its interpretations of the law over time (10 points)