The empowered citizens guide : 10 steps to passing a law that matters to you

The empowered citizens guide : 10 steps to passing a law that matters to you / Pat Libby.

For years, Pat Libby has been teaching everyday citizens how to pass laws. Most of them knew next to nothing about the legislative process when they got started. Yet, many of those folks surprised themselves by passing a law on their first try. 'The Empowered Citizens Guide' provides an ea...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Libby, Pat (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2022]
Subjects:
Legislation > United States > Citizen participation.
Legislation > Citizen participation
United States
Law for laypersons
Law for laypersons.
Documents de vulgarisation juridique.
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Table of Contents:
  • A quick roadmap to the lawmaking process
  • Introducing the 10 steps
  • Step 1 : identify an issue
  • Step 2 : research the issue
  • Step 3 : create a fact sheet
  • Step 4 : brand the issue
  • Step 5 : make out possible supporters and detractors
  • Step 6 : form a coalition
  • Step 7 : develop educational materials
  • Step 8 : launch a media campaign
  • Step 9 : approach elected officials
  • Step 10 : monitor progress on the issue : getting to the finish line
  • Now what? It ain't over when it's over.

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