Ch. 23: The Role of Individuals and Organizations on Public Policy

pubic policy

what a government official does or does not do about a problem that comes to them

letter writing

one of the most effective ways to reach out to government officials

hand written

best kind of letter to get a government official's attention

interest group

promotes the cause of a certain group like the National Rifle Association

lobbyist

a person who works to build a relationship with a legislator or executive agency

what a lobbyist does

contact members of government with information about the positive and negative effects of laws that might be passed

ways to campaign

donate money, organize get out the vote drives, hold rallies, endorse/work for a candidate

testify at a hearing

provides information, generates press coverage, and connect with people with the same ideas

regulation

a statement issued by an agency, board, or commission that has the force of law

judicial brief

legal research and witness interviews that are submitted to a judge

public demonstrations

1st amendment protects right to peacefully assemble