LAD #1: Mayflower Compact & Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

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I believe the American Constitution is similar to the Mayflower Compact and The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut as it set up the foundation for or just plainly set up a working government in America.

1) What concepts are included in the Mayflower Compact?

The concepts that are included in the Mayflower Compact are the following, that they are creating this first colony in for the glory and advancement of the Christian faith and to honor their king as well as their country. They are also joining together as one civil body of government as to bring better order and preserve themselves. Another concept is that they hold the right to enact anything needed such as laws and constitutions as time passes. And lastly, everyone has to oblige to all laws, constitutions, acts, etc. when they are put into place.

2) How does the Mayflower Compact reflect and attachment to both the "Old" and "New" worlds?

The Mayflower Compact reflects an attachment to both the "Old" and "New" worlds in that it still acknowledges that they are loyal subjects to the king while also acknowledging the fact that it is for the good the colony.

3) How did the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut differ from the Mayflower Compact?

The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut differ from the Mayflower Compact in that in them there is the plan to set up a formal government of magistrates and Governors that are elected by the people that are seen as qualified to choose. Rather than the rather informal mass government included in the Mayflower Compact.

4) What prompted the colonists of Connecticut to take this approach to government, i.e.: use of a written Constitution?

The colonists of Connecticut were prompted to take this approach to government as they could not keep unity and peace among themselves otherwise.

5) In what significant way(s) does the Fundamental Orders reflect a fear of and safeguard against the usurping of power by one person or a chosen few?

The Fundamental Orders reflects a fear of and safeguard against the usurping power by one or a chosen few by having a General Court for the making of laws and any other thing that may concern the good of the Commonwealth, that is open to the public.