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Back in the old days, the word "petition" had the meaning of "to ask, to make a request." So, if you felt the government was treating you and other citizens unfairly, you could contact your representative or send a formal letter. While this doesn't sound very special, keep in mind that in the era in which the Constitution was written (the late 1700s), people had been put in jail for criticizing the British government. The Founding Fathers wanted to make sure citizens had the right to express their disapproval of something the government was doing, and to ask for it to be changed.
Today, there are many ways to petition the government, including the more modern meaning of signing a statement (on paper or electronically) and having lots of other people sign it too. You can even go online and petition the president or the congress, and various advocacy groups from the major political parties often encourage you do so, thus letting your elected representatives know you are unhappy about something the government has been doing.
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What does the right to petition the government mean?
Petition the government mean to make a formal request of the government .
What does the right to assemble and petition government mean?
its means to be able to add on or have suggestions for the government!
Can you petition to have the president impeached?
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.
What does self petition mean?
whats petition mean
Freedom to petition the government to correct grievances?
The freedom to petition the government is the freedom of the press. You can write and say what you want.
What is an unofficial petition?
an unofficial petition is a petition that is created yet not confirmed by the u.s government under the constitution.
What amendment is the right to petition?
The right to petition the government appears in the First Amendment.
What does the White House Petition to Recognize Pharmacists as Providers Mean?
The petition on the Whitehouse.gov "We the People" petition site has over 37,000 signatures. The petition calls for the government to recognize Pharmacists as health care providers, which will improve access to better pharmaceutical care and optimization of patient care for millions of Americans.
What does fredom of petition mean?
It means you have the right to make a complaint to, or seek the assistance of, one's government, without fear of punishment
Which term is used to indicate the ability of citizen to petition the government to remove an elected government official?
This is under the First amendment, in part: "...and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
Which term is used to indicate the ability of citizens to petition the government to remove an elected government official?
This is under the First Amendment, in part: "...and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
Why was the 1884 petition by Louis riel made?
The government was taking the food, the metis and natives were unhappy about the government's way of land handling. Therefore they had to make a petition to get the rights back. But the petition was ignored later on
