Right to petition: The right to petition the government means that American citizens can ask for adjustments or changes in the government. Citizens can do this by collecting signatures for petitions and sending them to elected representatives.
Economic effects of terrorism. Terrorism imposes a significant economic effects on societies and will not only lead to direct material damage, but also to long term effects on the local economy. The identification and the estimation of these economic effects of terrorism has received broad attention in economic literature and research, especially since the events around 9/11.
The lesson for the United States: The economic cost of terrorism here is likely to be less than you'd expect. In the few places where terrorist activity has been pervasive and protractedâColombia, Northern Ireland, the Basque region of Spain, and Israelâit depresses growth and sometimes stunts development. Where terrorism has been more occasional and local, the economic impact is modest, resembling ordinary crime.