Which statement best compares and contrasts the Bill of Rights with the Declaration of Independence?

Question

A. The Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence both sought to establish fair and even divisions of power within government.
B. The Bill of Rights emphasizes the rights of those accused of crimes because the king often jailed political enemies without a trial.
C. The Bill of Rights emphasizes protection of individual rights that the king had denied American colonists but it also provides a framework for government.
D. The Bill of Rights emphasizes the freedom of religion because the king had denied colonists the right to worship freely.

Answer 1

The statement that best compares and contrasts the Bill of Rights with the Declaration of Independence is:

C. The Bill of Rights emphasizes protection of individual rights that the king had denied American colonists but it also provides a framework for government.

This statement accurately reflects that the Bill of Rights was created to protect individual liberties that were infringed upon under British rule, while also providing a framework for the government. In contrast, the Declaration of Independence primarily focused on asserting the colonies' desire to be free from British authority and outlining the reasons for their separation.