1. Colonial Grievances Addressed in the Constitution
Grievance in the Declaration of Independence
Constitution
Taxation without representation
All states have representation in Congress which sets taxes
King has absolute power
Congress has the power to override Presidential veto with 2/3’s vote
Colonists not allowed to speak out against the King; Committees of correspondence
1st Amendment – Freedom of Speech
Quartering Act forced colonists to house troops
3rd Amendment – No quartering of troops
Allowed homes to be searched without warrants; writs of assistance
4th Amendment – No unwarranted search & seizure
No trial by jury of peers
6th Amendment – Speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury
7th Amendment – Right of trial by jury