The following is a complaint listed in the Declaration of Independence.

"For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences"

How does today's United States government address this complaint?

By guaranteeing the right to a trial by a jury of one's peers
By offering court-appointed lawyers
By setting term limits on the president
By guaranteeing freedom of speech

Question

The following is a complaint listed in the Declaration of Independence.

"For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences"

How does today's United States government address this complaint?

By guaranteeing the right to a trial by a jury of one's peers
 By offering court-appointed lawyers
 By setting term limits on the president
 By guaranteeing freedom of speech

carmelle · Answer

Which one do you think it is?

If you look closely at the complaint, there are a few answer choices that can be eliminated right off the bat.

Axolotl · Answer

I think it is By guaranteeing the right to a trial by a jury of one's peers

carmelle · Answer

ok, why do you think so?

Axolotl · Answer

@carmelle wrote:

ok, why do you think so?

It just feels right :/

carmelle · Answer

Well, you are correct. Colonist wanted to be tried fairly for the crimes they "committed" in England. And that is why today, people have the `right to a trial by a jury of one's peers.`