12 . American colonists felt they were subject to tyrannical King. As a result, which of the following elements did they put in the Declaration of Independence
A. grievances against the king and an announcement they would establish a republic based upon the consent of the governed
B. a Bill of Rights and an announcement they would establish a republic based upon the consent of the governed
C. an o icial request of the king for permission to allow them to govern themselves
D. a Bill of Rights and a method to establish three branches of government
