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This is a requirement to vote today
18 years old
a U.S. citizen
a resident of the community in which you register
This is who could not vote in our history.
Women, African Americans and other minorities, white males who did not own property.
This is the simplest way to handle a conflict with another person.
Informal discussion
Initiative, Recall, Referendum:
This is a proposed law from citizens via the petition process.
Initiative
This is the active support of a cause
Advocacy
This is the most formal way to settle a dispute.
Court
Initiative, Recall, Referendum:
This is a vote to remove an official from office
Recall (#8
This is a form of advocacy that applies to the lawmaking process.
Lobbying
This is a reason why court shouldn't be the first step in settling a dispute.
Cour is expensive.
It is time consuming.
It can lead to extremely bitter feelings.
Arbitration, Mediation, Negotiation:
Two people sit down to settle their differences and often come up with a contract.
Negotiation
This is an advantage to using a professional lobbyist
They have more money to work with.
They know the legislators.
They know how Congress works.
This is a reason people are in favor of current campaign finance law.
It is an expression of free speech. Campaign donations should not be limited.
Arbitration, Mediation, Negotiation:
In this method of conflict resolution, an unbiased third party would make the decision to resolve the conflict and that decision MUST be followed.
Arbitration
This is how to be an effective advocate
Carefully gather facts,
develop excellent communication skills,
create an effective plan.
Do not give up!
This is a reason people are against campaign finance law?
Only the rich have access to legislators. Allowing unlimited contributions leads to corruption.