10 points: What was the Declaration of Independence in response to?

The formal declaration of independence established the new American revolutionary government and officially declared war against Great Britain. The primary purpose of the declaration was to assist the Second Continental Congress in obtaining aid from foreign countries

The Declaration of Independence was the first formal statement by a nation's people asserting their right to choose their own government.

Explanation:

the 9th amendment

explanation:

“i think it is very plausible that if there are five votes to end the death penalty, it could be with the people who are on the court right now,” - smith

so basically it is not clearly and consistently imposed