This is an excerpt from the Mayflower Compact signed in 1620.
Having undertaken, for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith, and honor of our king and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts
of Virginia, do, by these present, solemnly and mutually in the
presence of God, and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our
better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the
ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts,
constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and
convenient for the general good of the colony unto which we promise all due submission
and
obedience.
Which political principle is reflected in this excerpt?
A community should be established based on the consent of its members and not of the ruling authority.
Government should meet the needs of the wealthiest members of the community.
A community should be established based on the consent of the ruling authority and not of its members.
Government should be aligned with religion in order to meet the needs of the community.
