Consider the "Mapping American Politics" box about fuel consumption

Given the high level of fuel consumption in the United States and concerns about climate change and dependence on foreign oil, does the lobbying power of the automobile and energy industries need to be curtailed?

What will be an ideal response?

An ideal response will:
1, Note that the United States accounts for an enormous proportion of the world's fuel consumption.
2, Describe how fuel consumption contributes to climate change through the release of carbon, and note that high fuel usage makes the United States dependent on oil imports.
3, Identify factors that have contributed to high fuel usage, including the vast size of the country, expansion of cities, excellent road systems, lack of investment in public transportation, and opposition to increased vehicle fuel economy standards by oil companies and automobile manufacturers.
4, Argue a position on whether it is essential to curtail the lobbying power of automobile and energy companies. An affirmative response might emphasize the harms caused by global warming and the urgent need to curb fuel consumption. A negative response might emphasize the importance of upholding free speech and the right to petition government.