Which excerpt from the Mayflower Compact best shows the principle of self-government and power ultimately coming from the people?
A. “Having undertaken for the Glory of God, and Advancement of the Christian Faith, and the Honour of our King and Country, a Voyage to plant the first Colony in the northern Parts of Virginia”
Incorrect. This passage merely shows the purpose for the journey from England.
B. “by Virtue hereof do enact, constitute, and frame, such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions, and Officers, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general Good of the Colony.”
Incorrect. This passage shows the responsibilities of the new government that is representative, but it does not show the principle of self-government.
C. “the Loyal Subjects of our dread Sovereign Lord King James, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, ”
Incorrect. This passage on its own actually shows the opposite of the principle of self-government because it declares loyalty to the king.
D. “We, whose names are underwritten. . . Do by these Presents, solemnly and mutually, in the Presence of God and one another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil Body Politick”
Correct! This passage contains the key word, “We,” which demonstrates self-government.
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“The other Council, more generally to be called by the Governor, once yearly, and no oftener, but for very extraordinary and important occasions, shall consist, for the present, of the said Council of State, and of two Burgesses out of every Town, Hundred, or other particular Plantation, to be respectively chosen by the Inhabitants. . . wherein (as also in the said Council of State) all Matters shall be decided, determined, and ordered, by the greater Part of the Voices then present; reserving to the Governor always a Negative Voice.” --Ordinances for (colony); July 24-August 3, 1621 |
| The above passage describes the governing structure of which colony? |
A. Virginia
Correct! The passage provides for the election of Burgesses to serve in a general assembly in which the governor has a veto, or a “negative voice.”
B. Connecticut
Incorrect. The passage describes Virginia as it provides for the election of Burgesses to serve in a general assembly in which the governor has a veto, or a “negative voice.”
C. Massachusetts Bay
Incorrect. The passage describes Virginia as it provides for the election of Burgesses to serve in a general assembly in which the governor has a veto, or a “negative voice.”
D. New Jersey
Incorrect. The passage describes Virginia as it provides for the election of Burgesses to serve in a general assembly in which the governor has a veto, or a “negative voice.”
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“We the Inhabitants and Residents of Windsor, Hartford and Wethersfield are now cohabiting and dwelling in and upon the River of Connectecotte and the lands thereunto adjoining . . .” --Ordinances for (colony); July 24-August 3, 1621 |
| This excerpt from the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut reflects— |
A. the establishment of self-government
Correct! The excerpt reflects the self-rule of the people.
B. the establishment of the orders as the law of the land
Incorrect. The excerpt does not reflect establishment of the law of the land.
C. the establishment of a general assembly
Incorrect. The excerpt does not reflect the establishment of a general assembly in Connecticut.
D. the establishment of rules for civil affairs in the general assembly of Connecticut.
Incorrect.
Some people living under a dictatorship argue that if their country adopts a representative government, people will work harder and their economy will grow. This argument is most similar to the reasons for the institution of representative governments in —
A. Massachusetts Bay
Incorrect. The Virginia Company allowed its settlers more self-governance as a way to increase the prosperity of the struggling colony in the early 17th century.