The grievance you referenced reflects a concern about the refusal of a ruler to accept legislation that is beneficial for the public. This type of grievance is addressed in the U.S. Constitution in Article I, which outlines the legislative branch of government and its powers.
Specifically, Article I discusses the process of lawmaking, the powers of Congress, and the checks that limit the authority of the executive branch (the president). The issue of a ruler (in this case, the president) refusing to assent to laws reflects the concern that the framers had regarding the concentration of power in one individual, which could lead to tyranny, akin to the situations that led to the American Revolution.
In particular, Article I, Section 7 discusses the legislative process and includes provisions for how Congress can override a presidential veto, emphasizing the checks and balances that prevent any one branch of government from accumulating absolute power.
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