The members of Climate Action believe that a recently enacted federal law is unconstitutional. They write and sign a petition to the government to repeal the law, refuse to obey it, and stop others from complying with it. Under the First Amendment, these individuals have a right to
A)petition the government.
B)refuse to obey any law with which they disagree.
C)stop others from complying with any law.
D)none of the choices.

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The First Amendment to the United States Constitution protects the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances. This means individuals or groups can ask the government to correct or reconsider laws they believe are unjust or unconstitutional. However, the First Amendment does not protect the right to refuse to obey laws with which one disagrees or to prevent others from complying with the law.

The Members of Climate Action Believe That a Recently Enacted