Communication as a strategy for the citizen’s participation in a democratic rule-of-law state

Abstract

This article proposes to examine the strategic role that communication, as a mechanism for encouragement of dialogue and participation, has in the constitutional model of a democratic rule-of-law state. Through research in the fields of constitutional law, political theory and public communication, one discusses the recognition of different organized civic groups, the participation and pressure of these groups for satisfaction of their interests, through lobbying for development and implementation of public policies are part of the democratic model adopted in Brazil since 1988.