Question
Which of the following documents is a foundation for the American values of self-government and limited power?
A.
the English Bill of Rights
B.
the Mayflower Compact
C.
the Virginia Declaration of Rights
D.
the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
A.
the English Bill of Rights
B.
the Mayflower Compact
C.
the Virginia Declaration of Rights
D.
the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Answers
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All of the documents listed contributed to the development of American values, but the best answer for a foundation for self-government and limited power is **B. the Mayflower Compact**.
The Mayflower Compact, signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims, established a form of self-governance and is often cited as an early example of a social contract and democratic principles in America. It emphasized the idea of legitimate government being based on the consent of the governed, which aligns closely with the values of self-government and limited power.
The Mayflower Compact, signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims, established a form of self-governance and is often cited as an early example of a social contract and democratic principles in America. It emphasized the idea of legitimate government being based on the consent of the governed, which aligns closely with the values of self-government and limited power.