A petition is a written request.It asks for a change or supports a cause. People who agree with the writer's ideas sign it.Petitions are usually addressed to decision makers who have the power to make the change. Which phrase from the passage helps you understand the meaning of the word request? A. usually addressed to B. decision makers who C. it asks for D. people who agree

## Step 1<br />The problem is asking us to identify the phrase from the given passage that helps us understand the meaning of the word 'equest'. The word 'equest' generally refers to a formal act of asking politely or formally for something.<br />## Step 2<br />Looking at the options, we need to find the phrase that best aligns with the definition of 'equest'. <br />## Step 3<br />Option A, 'usually addressed to', does not provide any information about what a request is.<br />## Step 4<br />Option B, 'decision makers who', also does not provide any information about what a request is.<br />## Step 5<br />Option C, 'it asks for', aligns with the definition of 'equest'. It implies that a request is something that is asked for, which is consistent with the definition of 'equest'.<br />## Step 6<br />Option D, 'people who agree', does not provide any information about what a request is.