Right To Petition

The right to petition is the ability to ask the government to change something without fear of the government punishing you. This means you can tell them why you dislike a policy or law or bill without the government arresting you or getting you in trouble.

This is important because it facilitates the will of the people, which is the heart of democracy. Without the ability to tell our government what we want changed, this goes from a democratic republic to a dictatorship. Petitions also give a voice to those who are barred from voting, allowing them to still contribute to the democratic process.