Question

The __________ was responsible for drafting the Declaration of Independence.
Responses
A US ConstitutionUS Constitution
B Albany Plan of UnionAlbany Plan of Union
C Second Continental CongressSecond Continental Congress
D Committees of CorrespondenceCommittees of Correspondence
Question 2
Parliament had prevented colonists having jury trials in many legal cases. This issue was addressed in the U.S. Constitution and the ___ Amendment.
Responses
A 2nd2nd
B 4th4th
C 5th5th
D 8th8th
Question 3
The British Crown had prevented colonists from appointing their own judges. This issue was addressed in the U.S. Constitution by creating __________.
Responses
A checks and balances.checks and balances.
B a separation of powers.a separation of powers.
C Congressional oversight.Congressional oversight.
D a ban on cruel punishments.a ban on cruel punishments.

Answer 1

1) C — Second Continental Congress.
2) C — 5th Amendment (addresses legal protections and due process).
3) B — a separation of powers (created an independent judiciary distinct from the Crown's control).