Question

The opening lines of the Mayflower Compact read: “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 presents solemnly and mutually in the presence of God, and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic…”


This passage best exemplifies which Enlightenment political concept?

Select one:
A. separation of powers
B. a social contract
C. limited government
D. natural law

Answer 1

Answer:

Social contract

Explanation:

It should be simple because here different types of people, be it church, king or other social bodies for mutual benefit. here it signifies for mutual benefit of setting up a colony were if not bound by a social contract will bring instability whereas only one social body cannot complete the work on its own.

Answer 2

Answer:Social contract

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