Question

20 guest, guest use the excerpt below, from the declaration of independence, to answer the question that follows. he has kept among us, in times of peace, standing armies without the consent of our legislatures. source: national archives and records administration which constitutional provision was inspired by the above complaint? a the president has the power to declare war under article ii. b the second amendment ensures that citizens have the right to keep and bear arms. c the third amendment limits the quartering of soldiers to specific circumstances. d the president has the power to determine the deployment and use of soldiers under article ii.

Explanation:

The complaint in the Declaration of Independence is about the presence of standing armies without legislative consent. The Third Amendment addresses issues related to the military presence in civilian - life by limiting the quartering of soldiers. It was a response to British practices of keeping troops in the colonies without proper authorization. The other options deal with different aspects of war - making powers, and the right to bear arms, which are not directly related to the issue of unauthorized standing armies.

Answer:

C. The Third Amendment limits the quartering of soldiers to specific circumstances.