Which of the following pieces of evidence best demonstrates the relationship between the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights?

(A) The Bill of Rights contains four amendments covering due process of law, the lack of which was a grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence.

(B) The Bill of Rights was drafted after the ratification of the Constitution in response to public pressure for more individual liberties.

(C) The Declaration of Independence was too narrow in its scope and had to be expanded with the drafting of the Bill of Rights.

(D) The Declaration of Independence inspired the Constitutional Convention to create a strong federal government.

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Atticus Hunt

18 June, 07:58

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Sidney Mercado · Answer 1

B since many Anti-Federalist disagreed with the Constitution unless a Bill of Rights was added