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