Chapter 3 Citizen Advocacy

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead

How do YOU get the government to do what YOU want them to do?

Lobbying Attempts to influence the way the legislature votes Citizen and professional lobbyists Legal and illegal methods Wealthy able to “buy legislation”?

Voting Power to elect legislators, executive, etc. Power to create legislation – initiative, referendum Power to remove elected officials - recall

Can we and should we work to increase voter turnout. Do problems 3 Can we and should we work to increase voter turnout? Do problems 3.5 and 3.6