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QuizMultiple Choice

The Bill of Rights

Question 1 • 8th Grade US History & Geography A

Why might people exercise their First Amendment right to petition the government?

Answer
A
to elect a new representative for their state
B
to find a lawyer to represent them in court
C
to ask the government to help fix a problem
D
to express satisfaction with the government

Explanation

The First Amendment’s right to petition lets people ask the government to address concerns or take action. For example, they might contact officials or sign a petition to seek a solution to a community problem. So the best answer is “to ask the government to help fix a problem.”

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