Question

this excerpt is from the declaration of independence. he has refused to assent to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good. source: national archives which statement justifies this colonial grievance? a. the king was rejecting colonial petitions. b. the king was interfering with economic rights. c. the king was ignoring limits placed on his power. d. the king was violating the colonists natural rights. a) a b) b c) c d) d

Explanation:

The statement "He has refused to Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good" implies the king was ignoring the proper - law - making process and his power was supposed to be limited by the need to assent to beneficial laws. It is about the king ignoring limits on his power, not about rejecting petitions, interfering with economic rights, or violating natural rights in the context of this specific grievance.

Answer:

C. The king was ignoring limits placed on his power.