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In the First Amendment, what is meant by “right to petition the government for a redress of grievances”?

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It means that the People, when wronged, are allowed to petition the government for a repair to the offending law, action, business, etc.

Definitions (not relevant to the answer but may help with understanding)

Petition: A formal written request. It's almost always signed by a lot of people, all of whom support & advocate for the written cause.

Redress: To fix an issue, to correct it

Grievance: A wrong, be it real or not, that provides reason for complaint.
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Congress should make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise.
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