Street Law: A Course in Practical LawChapter 3:
AdvocacyCases and ResourcesThe Art of Advocacy
Lobbying
Voting
Campaign Finance Reform
The Art of Advocacy
Speak Out!
This site is an excellent resource to explore numerous topics for debate. Read about the issues that interest you and then think about how you can act to advocate your position. Back to Top Lobbying
Lobbying—the Basics
Learn the basic terms of lobbying and understand what steps lobbyists take to effectively gain the attention of public officials.
Groups that Lobby
Now that you understand how to advocate or lobby, read some information advocating particular positions regarding gun laws. Compare the Web sites for the National Rifle Association and The Brady Campaign. Which site has the most useful information or the stronger argument? Back to Top Voting
MTV's Rock the Vote
Voting is a constitutional right and a civic responsibility. Read this site, created for the young voter, that helps you register to vote, learn about current issues, and determine how to take action.
Project Vote Smart
Before deciding who to vote for or how to vote on an issue, make sure you understand the candidates and the issues. Although voting can seem complicated, it is worthwhile to take the time to learn about what your vote will mean. Learn how to think critically about the candidates and the issues without being misled by advertisements.
Initiative and Referendum Institute at the University of Southern California
Learn about ballot initiatives and referendums. Explore the history of ballot initiatives in your state by clicking on this map. Voting Rights
Review this collection of information and articles concerning the history of voting in the United States and access the extensive resources designed to research current and past voting issues. Back to Top Campaign Finance Reform
Federal Election Commission
This site contains information about the administration and enforcement of federal campaign finance laws. Explore the distribution of campaign contributions by geographic region and by candidate, and learn how much each candidate spent on his or her campaign.
The Hoover Institution
This comprehensive site describes public policy issues and campaign finance reform. Read important Supreme Court cases about campaign finance as well as current bills dealing with campaign finance reform.
The League of Women Voters
Read the position of the League of Women Voters on campaign finance reform. How is this position different from that of the Hoover Institution? Read the position letter on this site and note the organizations that have also signed this letter. Back to Top  | 
