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SUMMARY:The Power of Citizen Advocacy - Constructional Academy (Course 5)
DESCRIPTION:Why Grassroots Engagement Shapes Policy\n\n\n\nWhy does grassroots engagement matter? Because elected officials listen when informed\, motivated citizens speak up. In this session\, participants will explore how personal stories\, constituent relationships\, and consistent advocacy can shape legislative priorities and influence public policy. This class serves as a motivational turning point in Phase II\, helping advocates understand the real impact of their voices and the collective power they bring to the movement. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \n\n\n\n\nExplain why citizen advocacy is influential to elected officials.\n\n\n\nDescribe how constituent relationships shape legislative perspectives.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the impact of personal stories and grassroots engagement.\n\n\n\nRecognize the collective power of organized\, consistent advocacy.
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/the-power-of-citizen-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:Constitutional Academy
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SUMMARY:The Constitutional Foundation of Advocacy - SESSION 4: Advocating Within the Law - Lobbying Compliance at the Federal and State Levels
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview The Constitutional Advocacy Academy is a year-long leadership and advocacy experience designed to equip engaged citizens with the knowledge and skills to influence public policy effectively and lawfully. Through monthly classes\, participants learn the constitutional foundations of advocacy\, how the legislative process really works\, and how to communicate persuasively with elected officials at the federal and state levels. Participants gain practical tools for grassroots engagement\, legislative meetings\, and community leadership—empowering them to serve as informed\, credible\, and effective advocates for the issues that matter most to them. \n\n\n\nSESSION 4: Advocating Within the Law – Lobbying Compliance at the Federal and State Levels \n\n\n\nThis session focuses on helping advocates understand how to effectively engage in the public policy process while staying within the legal and ethical boundaries that govern lobbying activities. Participants will learn the difference between general advocacy and lobbying\, how federal and state laws define lobbying\, and the key compliance requirements that advocates should be aware of when communicating with lawmakers or public officials. By the end of the class\, attendees will have a clearer understanding of how to advocate for issues they care about responsibly\, ethically\, and confidently while remaining compliant with applicable laws. \n\n\n\nBy the end of this class\, citizen advocacy participants will be able to:• Understand the legal definition of lobbying at the federal and state levels.• Identify key compliance requirements and ethical boundaries for advocates.• Distinguish between non-lobby advocacy activities and lobby activities. \n\n\n\nCan’t attend live?All registered participants will receive a recording of the webinar after it concludes. \n\n\n\nMissed a Session?    Use the links below to register and watch the recording: \n\n\n\nSession 1:The Constitutional Foundation of Advocacy – Article I & the First Amendment  \n\n\n\n Session 2: How Laws Really Get Made – The Legislative Process in Practice \n\n\n\nSession 3:  The Constitutional Foundation of Advocacy  – Order\, Motions\, and Majority Rule – Robert’s Rules of Order for Effective Organizations  
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/the-constitutional-foundation-of-advocacy-session-4-advocating-within-the-law-lobbying-compliance-at-the-federal-and-state-levels/
LOCATION:Virtual Seminar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Constitutional Academy
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ORGANIZER;CN="The AMAC Foundation":MAILTO:Info@amacfoundation.org
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SUMMARY:The Constitutional Foundation of Advocacy - SESSION 3: Order\, Motions\, and Majority Rule
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview The Constitutional Advocacy Academy is a year-long leadership and advocacy experience designed to equip engaged citizens with the knowledge and skills to influence public policy effectively and lawfully. Through monthly classes\, participants learn the constitutional foundations of advocacy\, how the legislative process really works\, and how to communicate persuasively with elected officials at the federal and state levels. Participants gain practical tools for grassroots engagement\, legislative meetings\, and community leadership—empowering them to serve as informed\, credible\, and effective advocates for the issues that matter most to them. \n\n\n\nSESSION 3: Order\, Motions\, and Majority Rule – Robert’s Rules of Order for Effective Organizations. Effective organizations don’t succeed by accident—they succeed through order\, clarity\, and disciplined decision-making. Order\, Motions\, and Majority Rule: Robert’s Rules of Order for Effective Organizations introduces the practical foundations of parliamentary procedure and shows how structured meetings lead to stronger leadership\, fairer outcomes\, and greater organizational credibility. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, participants will learn how Robert’s Rules of Order create a clear framework for discussion\, motions\, and voting\, helping groups move from debate to decisive action. Whether you serve in a leadership role\, volunteer organization\, board\, or advocacy group\, this webinar will equip you with the confidence and tools needed to participate effectively\, maintain professionalism\, and ensure meetings produce real results. \n\n\n\n By the end of this class\, citizen advocacy participants will be able to:• Understand the purpose and principles of parliamentary procedure.• Apply basic Robert’s Rules of Order in meetings and organizational settings.• Recognize how orderly process strengthens credibility\, fairness\, and effectiveness.• Participate confidently in structured discussions and decision-making. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCan’t attend live?All registered participants will receive a recording of the webinar after it concludes. \n\n\n\nMissed a Session?    Use the links below to register and watch the recording: \n\n\n\nSession 1:The Constitutional Foundation of Advocacy – Article I & the First Amendment  \n\n\n\n Session 2: How Laws Really Get Made – The Legislative Process in Practice
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/the-constitutional-foundation-of-advocacy-session-3-order-motions-and-majority-rule/
LOCATION:Virtual Seminar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Constitutional Academy
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SUMMARY:The Constitutional Foundation of Advocacy - SESSION 2: How Laws Really Get Made
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview The Constitutional Advocacy Academy is a year-long leadership and advocacy experience designed to equip engaged citizens with the knowledge and skills to influence public policy effectively and lawfully. Through monthly classes\, participants learn the constitutional foundations of advocacy\, how the legislative process really works\, and how to communicate persuasively with elected officials at the federal and state levels. Participants gain practical tools for grassroots engagement\, legislative meetings\, and community leadership—empowering them to serve as informed\, credible\, and effective advocates for the issues that matter most to them. \n\n\n\nSESSION 2: How Laws Really Get Made Most Americans remember the basics of lawmaking from Schoolhouse Rock — but the real process in Washington is far more complex. In this practical\, behind-the-scenes webinar\, we go beyond the textbook version to explore how legislation actually moves through Congress\, how negotiations shape outcomes\, and where the most important decisions truly happen. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain a real-world understanding of how bills are introduced\, debated\, amended\, negotiated\, and ultimately passed — or stalled — within today’s political and procedural environment. We’ll also unpack the role of committees\, congressional schedules\, and budget tools like reconciliation that often determine whether legislation succeeds or fails. \n\n\n\nBy the end of the class\, participants are prepared to: Describe the formal and informal steps of the federal legislative process\, identify key congressional schedules\, calendars\, and work periods\, explain the role and influence of powerful congressional committees AND understand how amendments\, negotiations\, and reconciliation shape final legislation. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an engaged citizen\, advocate\, or simply want to better understand how decisions affecting your community are made\, this session offers practical insight into the legislative process as it really works. \n\n\n\nCan’t attend live?All registered participants will receive a recording of the webinar after it concludes.
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/the-constitutional-foundation-of-advocacy-session-2-how-laws-really-get-made/
LOCATION:Virtual Seminar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Constitutional Academy
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SUMMARY:The Constitutional Foundation of Advocacy - SESSION 1: Article I & the First Amendment
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview The Constitutional Advocacy Academy is a year-long leadership and advocacy experience designed to equip engaged citizens with the knowledge and skills to influence public policy effectively and lawfully. Through monthly classes\, participants learn the constitutional foundations of advocacy\, how the legislative process really works\, and how to communicate persuasively with elected officials at the federal and state levels. Participants gain practical tools for grassroots engagement\, legislative meetings\, and community leadership—empowering them to serve as informed\, credible\, and effective advocates for the issues that matter most to them. \n\n\n\nSession 1: Article I & the First Amendment: This class grounds citizen advocacy in the U.S. Constitution\, explaining how Article I establishes the legislative branch and why lawful engagement with elected officials is fundamental to representative government. Participants explore First Amendment protections for petitioning\, advocacy\, and peaceful assembly\, gaining clarity on why these rights are essential to a functioning republic. By the end of the class\, participants are prepared to confidently define their role as advocates and engage policymakers with credibility\, purpose\, and respect for the rule of law. \n\n\n\nCan’t attend live?All registered participants will receive a recording of the webinar after it concludes.
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/the-constitutional-foundation-of-advocacy-article-i-the-first-amendment/
LOCATION:Virtual Seminar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Constitutional Academy
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