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In the first amendment, what is meant be right to petition the government for a redress of grievances

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This right prevents the Congress from abridging the rights of the people, to petition the government, for a redress of grievances. This right to petition is a fundamental in the republic nations like the United States. It protects public participation in the governments. 
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