Question

The Declaration of Independence lists a number of offenses committed by the British king against the American colonists. Which of the following offenses refers to a protection first established by Magna Carta? a) For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury b)For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world c)For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent d) For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offence

Answer 1

The offense that refers to a protection first established by Magna Carta is:

a) For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury.

Magna Carta, which was signed by King John of England in 1215, established the principle that no person should be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. One of the key features of due process is the right to a trial by jury, which is designed to ensure that individuals are not subject to arbitrary or unjust decisions by the government. The Declaration of Independence lists the British king's deprivation of the benefits of trial by jury as one of the offenses committed against the American colonists, which suggests that the colonists believed that this protection was being violated by the British government.