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What roles does the petition play in direct government action by the people?
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A request for action signed by many people is called what?
Petition
What do you call a request for action signed by many people?
petition
The right to petition members of the government is contained in the what amendment to the constitution?
1st amendment means you have the right to right a petition to the government stating that you and a group of people are unhappy about something The First Amendment guarantees the right to petition the government for redress of grievances.
What amendment gives people the right to ask the government to correct injustices?
The first Amendment gives people the right to petition the government. Specifically, it gives the right "to petition the government for a redress of grievances". This is the right to ask the government to right wrongs.
Government of the people?
direct democracy
What action means an action for the people by the government?
Policy
Can a petition be ignored?
Yes, a petition can be ignored by the recipient if they choose not to respond or take action based on it. Ignoring a petition is a common response, especially if the recipient does not feel compelled to act on the petition's request.
What is the difference between government action and private action?
i think that government action is something that you do with the government. private action is like something you do as a family or a small grupe of people.
What is an action for the people by the government?
A policy
A direct democracy is different from a republican government in that?
In a direct democracy, final authority lies with the People; while in a republic it lies with the government, thus making government the master, and the People their servant.
Which of these is exercised when a citizen asks the government to change a law?
When a citizen asks the government to change a law they are exercising their freedom to petition the government for a redress of grievances. This is a freedom that is secured within the first amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
The people are guaranteed the right to petition the government to make changes in policy according to ______________.?
1st Amendment
