Question

How do citizens assist with passing laws,prevent from passing laws, and what role do they have in passing it ? In Ohio.

Answer 1

citizens cant really stop laws fro being passed unless they put up a pettins in which they would need a certain amont of people to sign it I think hold on im going to go look into it now im curious

Answer 2

petition*

Answer 3

"The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Citizens United v. FEC on Jan. 21, 2010, is having a profound effect on the laws governing corporate political activity in nearly half the states. The court ruled that the federal government may not prohibit direct corporate and union spending on advertising for candidates' elections. While the ruling does not directly affect state laws, there are 24 states that currently prohibit or restrict corporate and/or union spending on candidate elections. Many of these states are looking at repealing or re-writing these laws to avoid legal challenges under the new standard set by Citizens United. Furthermore, it is likely that states will choose not to enforce these laws, which has the potential to radically change the political landscape as we head into the 2010 elections. It is important to note that the Citizens United decision does not strike down bans on corporate contributions to candidates, which currently exist in 23 states. Only the ban on direct corporate and union spending on campaign advertising is addressed by this decision" crdit for this goes to http://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/citizens-united-and-the-states.aspx
also if u click the link where I gave credit for the copying of the section it gives a chart of all states and what they can do

Answer 4

did that help u at all I hope it did if not let me know and I will go look for more results on it

Answer 5

Well it helps with the prevents laws, but the other two I'm still confused on.

Answer 6

ok hold on

Answer 7

A bill can be introduced in the legislature by a member only. But the members -- elected law-makers -- meet with constituents regularly (the better ones do, anyway).

Practically, it is, of course, unlikely, that a single person's opinion/idea can sway a politician much, but in theory it is possible. And, even in practice, she can first popularize her idea among friends and others -- the more people begin to talk about it, the better the chance of lawmakers noticing. got this from answers.com this is an answer to how citizens assist in passing law

Answer 8

There's not necessarily a clear answer for this one... Maybe they write a petition, or sign a document!

Answer 9

Do citizens vote for laws to be passed. Like within their own state?

Answer 10

Okai, I found this; Yes, that is the whole purpose of the Legislative branch of government...to enact laws. Laws can also be adopted in many states through "referendum" -- that is by bills that are put directly on the ballot for people to vote directly on -- by most law is generated by congress. In the long run you still vote on these laws by electing the people who make them.

Answer 11

Oh awesome thank you!

Answer 12

Anytime Rose! Hope it helps! Also if you need more, I can hopefully find more if you want

Answer 13

Well I do need help with something similar to this. I'm going to post a new question though.

Answer 14

No problem! Tag me! Or I can probably find it :P