Download or read book 21st Century Lobby and Campaign Finance Reform written by Colby Miller and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first amendment to the constitution provides the opportunity for every American citizen to freely petition the government of the United States to ensure their interests are always considered while officials in all branches of government carry out their duties. Whether by individual lobbyists or by special interest groups, the act of petitioning the United States government is as vital to democracy as the separation of powers themselves.