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AP US Government
Unit 3 – Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Topic 3.3
What has perpetuated the preservation of Americans' rights to petition their government under the First Amendment?
To promote individual advocacy concerning societal issues requiring governmental attention or intervention.
To provide a legal avenue for redressal against unjust laws or regulations without fear of retribution from governmental bodies.
To enable people power potential to influence legal reforms via large-scale petitions demanding amendments or repeals where necessary.
It facilitates direct citizen involvement in governmental decision-making processes by expressing viewpoints on issues impacting them personally or society at large.
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AP US Government - 3.3 First Amendment: Freedom of Speech
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