Petition

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/petition

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the methods of dissemination?Encompasses written documents, oral presentations, and increasingly, digital submissions via the internet
2. Why do people use petitions?People use petitions to share ideas, ask for changes, and show that many people care about a topic. It helps leaders hear what citizens want.
3. How can a petition become powerful?A petition becomes powerful when many people sign it, showing strong support. The more signatures, the more it shows the public wants a change.

Supplication: A devout or humble entreaty, especially to a deity or sovereign.
Citizen Engagement: The active participation of individuals in public life and decision-making processes.
Grassroots Movement: A movement or campaign that originates from ordinary people rather than from political leaders or established organizations.
Political Discourse: The communication and discussion of political ideas and issues among the public and between citizens and their representatives.