American Amnesia book - political homework

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.