g.bush
There are five methods of nomination for a Presidential candidate. These methods are self announcement, petition, caucus, direct primary, and convention.
Petition the government mean to make a formal request of the government .
Self-Announcement Caucus Convention Direct Primary Petition
The petition was sent to show how many people were affected by discrimination towards African Americans over the world and they wanted Africans to be self governed.
petition
Caucus, conventions, direct primary, petition, and self-announcement
You can petition for anything you like, but it doesn't mean that it will happen. Yes, the First Amendment to the U. S. Constitution guaranties the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances. However, Congress is not obligated to respond positively to the petition.
I think you mean what is a prayer of gratitude, and can it also be a petition. Yes, a prayer of gratitude is a petition to the Lord giving thanks for all He has done for us. The scriptures do mention that we offer up our petition (s) to the Lord.
Stephen Austin (which is were the capital "Austin" came from)
you could be mistaken for self centred which mean only cares for your self...
Self-Announcement The Caucus The Convention The Direct Primary Petition