For the purposes of this assignment, our teacher wants to know: How is Legally Blonde #2 is related to current issues and how government works?
How does this film relate to current issues? Animal testing was a big issue in 1990's and
still important today. Even though people still care about the treatment of animals, it does not seem
like a big issue today. The free-market economy has allowed for people to purchase products that arenot tested on animals, so people can make a choice. In terms of how bills are passed through committee and congress, the process still the same as shown in the movie.
What connections can you make to US government? This movie is about how laws are passed and how lobbying works. Even though Elle Wood used humor, put on a fun rally with cheerleaders and a band, networked with people who know the right people, used her connections and complimented senators to get to people to support her cause, this is how lobbying still works today.
In the end, Elle Woods bill does pass but almost was rejected because her friend traded her vote for another bill. I disagree with that Elle would have had success presenting her case to the House of Representatives because it was controlled by conservatives and usually conservatives side with business of these types of matters and would want the market to decide.
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