Street Law Chap. 3 p 29-39

The " Golden Rule" for ADVOCACY is...

This is a procedure that enables a specific # of voters to propose a law by petition.

ANYONE can be a lobbyist?

There are THOUSANDS of professional lobbyists who work in Wash. D.C. and state capitals throughout the country?

The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act was passed in 2002, bipartisan means....

The current system of privately financed elections in the US has been in place for 200 years

Which techniques do lobbyists use to influence legislation?

Supporters of Campaign Finance Reform believe that only people who are rich or skilled fundraisers can run for office.

Electing public officials is NOT an essential part of a democratic system of government

Advocacy means: "active support for a cause"

Voting is a basic HUMAN RIGHT?

When I turn 18, I will register to and exercise my basic CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT to VOTE!!

The critics of the lobbying system think that it enables people/businesses to " buy legislatition"

In a representative democracy, ALL laws are made by elected officials?

Many states permit recall elections, which allows voters to remove elected officials

Data states that low-income people, people of color, and immigrants vote LESS often than middle-class whites

A referendum occurs when a legislative act is referred to voters for approval or rejection

What is a "grassroots lobbyist?"

Advocacy involves gathering facts, excellent communication skills, and the creation of a plan and a timeline.

Lobbying is a way to influence lawmaker to...

To cast my ballot in any city, county, state, or federal elcetion, I must....

A problem or cause is something that is either causing harm or preventing good.

The 26th Amendment passed in 1971 gave 18 year olds the right to vote.

Federal election laws are enforced by

The 15th amendment allowed African Americans the right to vote was passed in the year....

Special Interest groups can lobby on ANY imaginable cause....ANY cause?