The petition system is a citizen complaint mechanism in China, has longplaying an expression of public opinion, social supervision, and rightsof relief for the Chinese political and economic construction. Since thebeginning of the new century, with the China’s deep reform and socialtransformation, the petition continued to rise and the petition systemfaced new difficulties. So, correctly analyze the causes of the petitionsystem difficulties, and explore the petition reform program become theonly choice.The essay begins with the explanation and function of petition, thenanalyzes the recent situation and problems of petition system, at last putsforward the solution and measures. The essay holds an opinion that thepetition system should be legalized, meanwhile, establish special petitionoffice and reduce the current complex and large institutional settings.In addition, it is necessary to improve the social relief system, liabilityexamination system, and rely on social forces to guide the citizens topetition to government legally. |