The case involving eli lilly and company illustrates how a. little influence special interests actually have on congress. b. special interests can still bribe members of congress. c. special interestsʹ campaign contributions can influence congressional action. d. congress can regulate the activities of special interests. e. the increasing importance of multinational corporations.

Why would a person who believes in a strict interpretation of the constitution have a concern with the elastic clause? a) the elastic clause limits the ability of the government to respond to new needs of the nation. b) the elastic clause gives the supreme court original jurisdiction in a limited number of cases. c) the elastic clause allows congress to exercise powers not specifically listed in the constitution. d) the elastic clause guarantees that a citizen's property cannot be taken away with due process of law.