Lobbying
A group of car companies pressures the government to lower taxes on gasoline.
Yes this is an example of lobbying
A group of students write a letter to the school board asking for funding for a new playground. And the school board sets a date for a public hearing.
Yes this is a public meeting.
The SPCA and its members gather outside the legislature to oppose a new law that would allow animal abusers to adopt dogs and cats.
Yes this is a rally as it is a gathering which opposes/supports a law or a cause.
A person writes a letter to his local city council to ask for lower taxes.
This is not an example of a petition.
A person runs into their local MLA in a Tim Hortons and asks whats happening in the House of Commons.
No this is not contacting a representatives.
A person pours red paint on a government to protest a new law that was passed.
No this is not an example of lobbying.
A city council offers to install new bike lanes and asks for a public gathering to hear opinions.
Yes this is a public meeting.
A large group of people gather outside a courthouse to demand the judge render a guilty verdict. Another large group gathers to demand an innocent verdict.
Every member of a local hockey league sign a letter to ask the local rink for more ice time.
Yes this is an example of a petition.
Writing an email to your local city council to ask for a meeting next Friday.
A politician is stopped on the street by a mob of people who want to pass a new law.
No this is not an example of lobbying as it is not offical nor is it an organization.
A federal politican send out an email to the department to inform the staff about a new policy change.
No this is not a public meeting.
A large facebook group sends messages to city hall to complain about snow removal.
No this is not a rally.
A group of people sign a paper and send it to the government asking for lower taxes.
Yes this is an example of petitions.
Yes this is contacting your local representative.