Petitions Flashcards
1
Q
Define petition
A
A formal, written request to the government for action in relation to a particular law that is considered unjust
2
Q
What is a petition consisted of?
A
Collection of signatures gathered from supporters
3
Q
Who is the principal petitioner
A
Person who organises the petition
4
Q
What are the 4 features of a petition?
A
- be addressed to speaker
- house must be able to act on it
- not promote illegal acts
- include contact details
