Review pp290-296

Q:Explain the advantages and disadvantages of pressure groups/ lobbyists, petitions, and civil disobedience as ways to make change in your world. Use specific examples from case studies in the text and in class to highlight your arguments. (3 paragraphs)

Pressure groups/Lobbyists

Pressure groups are more powerful and more successful than others. Almost all successful pressure groups are well-funded, cohesive and stable, with many of their leaders, many of whom are former politicians, often on their behalf representing good politicians and civil servants. Almost all successful pressure groups are well-funded, cohesive and stable, with many of their leaders, many of whom are former politicians, often on their behalf representing good politicians and civil servants.

Petitions

Petitions are people’s appeals and activities that express their hope to the government that they want to change some official act. You don’t need to pay for the petitions, and it is easier and a higher percentage of success. But the hard point is that you need to collect the signature from everyone.

Civil disobedience

It is the worst way I think because there is no advantage. It is dangerous and is a very handicap by the few based on the loyalty of the law to arouse the majority’s approval. And also, this way can’t get government’s attention.