The Declaration of Independence lists a number of grievances that colonists had with British rule. Which ideal of democratic government do the grievances listed below demonstrate? For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury . . . The government has a responsibility to protect, not violate, the rights of its citizens. The government must uphold the supremacy of national laws over state or local laws. The government must uphold the will of the majority, not the minority, when passing laws. The government has the responsibility to distribute wealth equally in the country.