The U. S. government decides to raise taxes. Soon citizens begin to sign petitions, write letters to their representatives, and hold demonstrations to protest against the tax policies.

Why do U. S. citizens have the right to challenge public policies?
A. The First Amendment gives citizens the right to petition the government.
B. The Bill of Rights gives citizens the right to defend themselves.
C. The Declaration of Independence say citizens have the right to life and liberty.
D. The Constitution prohibits the government from taxing citizens unnecessarily.