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Which statement is true about the First Amendment right to petition?

It can involve a threatening or intimidating letter or meeting.
It can involve something that concerns only the petitioner.
It can include damaging lies meant to harm an official’s reputation.
It can reduce the risk that only one group will benefit from laws.

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By David L. Hudson Jr.

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It can reduce the risk that only one group will benefit from laws.

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