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Author: David Schmidt
Publisher: Temple University Press
Published: 1991-06-29
Total Pages: 359
ISBN-13: 1439905118
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe stories of the individual activists and political groups that revitalized this use of Initiative and Referendum.
Author: David D. Schmidt
Publisher:
Published: 1989
Total Pages: 345
ISBN-13: 9780877225942
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Rebekah Herrick
Publisher: Lexington Books
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 136
ISBN-13: 9780739117279
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDuring the 1990s, many members of the House of Representatives could be characterized as citizen legislators - they either voluntarily limited their term in office or they had no prior political experience. Representing America compares the representational styles of these legislators with the professional legislators, who make a career out of being a legislator, elected at the time.
Author: Bradford Fitch
Publisher: The Capitol Net Inc
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 119
ISBN-13: 1587332329
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOne part research studies, one part interviews and focus groups, and one part experience, this text provides practical guidance on preparing for and meeting with elected officials and staff, writing effective letters and e-mails to elected officials, and strategies for influencing legislators face to face.
Author: Ernest Callenbach
Publisher:
Published: 1985
Total Pages: 100
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Bradford Fitch
Publisher: The Capitol Net Inc
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 136
ISBN-13: 9781587331817
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOne part research studies, one part interviews and focus groups, and one part experience, this text provides practical guidance on preparing for and meeting with elected officials and staff, writing effective letters and e-mails to elected officials, and strategies for influencing legislators face to face.
Author: William K. Dustin
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 2000-01-11
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9781469742304
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe idea for this book arose out of a little known political scandal, known as "phonegate", that occurred in Minnesota in the early 1990's in which a number of legislators were found to have been abusing their phone privileges. The hubris of the legislature in response to the discovery of this abuse not only made me rather angry, but, since I had been called for jury duty the year before, gave me the idea that service in the legislature ought to be a duty of citizenship like jury duty. Although the idea of the citizen legislature goes back to Aristotle, serious consideration of it raises the question of what is meant by citizenship and representation. This book addresses that question. It is an attempt to develop a model of citizenship in which representation is simultaneously a fundamental right and the highest obligation. After developing these ideas at a rather high level of abstraction, the book concludes with a proposed constitutional amendment for the State of Minnesota to illustrate how the model will work in practice.
Author: Grant Reeher
Publisher: NYU Press
Published: 2006-01-30
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13: 0814775756
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn First Person Political, Grant Reeher combats the public's alienation from and distrust of politicians by putting a personal face on everyday political life. Through moving personal interviews, Reeher allows legislators to tell their own stories about how and why they came to politics, the experience of serving in their state legislature, their decisions to stay or leave, and the many trials they face in the name of public service. Reeher contends that these politicians do have the public good in mind and often suffer great personal losses for their chance to represent the people and fight for what they think is right. His research also shows that those who choose to run for office often come from a background of deep community involvement. Reeher argues against public cynicism about our elected officials, and his profiles stir not only our praise and respect for these legislators, but also a greater belief in the democratic process itself. The excerpts from his interviews provide a rarely afforded intimate look at these politicians. What emerges from these stories is a humane and believable portrait of public servants acting on behalf of the public good, a portrait that should provide some comfort, perhaps even inspiration, for citizens concerned about the state of American democracy.
Author: Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
Publisher:
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781632847263
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOver time, corporations have engaged in an aggressive campaign to dramatically enlarge their political and commercial speech and religious rights through strategic litigation and extensive lobbying. At the same time, many large firms have sought to limit their social responsibilities. For the most part, courts have willingly followed corporations down this path. But interestingly, corporations are meeting resistance from many quarters including from customers, investors, and lawmakers. Corporate Citizen? explores this resistance and offers reforms to support these new understandings of the corporation in contemporary society.
Author: Joseph Francis Zimmerman
Publisher: Greenwood
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Initiative is a device that allows voters to propose and ratify constitutional amendments, city charter amendments, statutes, and ordinances. The Initiative is a citizen solution to the problem of unrepresentative legislative bodies that are more responsive to special interests than to the voters. Although the use of the Initiative has been subjected to strong criticism--deservingly so in California--the device generally has not been overused and has been effective when employed.
