The grievance from the Declaration of Independence that best reflects the need for the existence of such an amendment to the U.S. Constitution is:
C. He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people.
This grievance highlights the King's actions that deprived the colonies of safety, security, and basic protections of life and property. The 14th Amendment, particularly its clauses related to due process and equal protection, directly addresses the need to safeguard individuals' rights to life, liberty, and property from government infringement without appropriate legal processes. It establishes legal communities where individuals cannot face such arbitrary and destructive actions without protection under the law.
Part of the 14th Amendment deals with the rights of citizens. It states, “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”
Which of the following grievances from the Declaration of Independence against the King best reflects the need for the existence of such an amendment?
A.
He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil Power.
B.
For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world
C.
He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people.
D.
For quartering large bodies of armed troops among us
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