Question

In 1787, representatives from each of the newly formed states met to create a constitution for the nation. British government abuses in the colonies such as _______________ made it clear to the Founding Fathers that they should include _______________ in the U.S. Constitution.

Answer 1

Ignoring petitions for redress; a representative assembly.
The founding fathers insisted in the right of the people to be heard by the powerful, a strong contrast with the English monarchy that ignored reasonable petitions for fairness and representation. The word "legislature" in the constitution means a representative assembly.