Question

“We… do… 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.”

Which of the following is a true statement about the quote?

A. This is a quote from the Mayflower Compact and reflects the principle of self-government.

B. This is a quote from the Magna Carta and reflects the principle of limited monarchy.

C. This is a quote from Common Sense and explains why the American colonists should declare independence.

D. This is a quote from the English Bill of Rights and describes the basic rights of all citizens.

Answer 1

A. This is a quote from the Mayflower Compact and reflects the principle of self-government.

Answer 2

The statement which is true about the quote is A. This is a quote from the Mayflower Compact and reflects the principle of self-government.
The Mayflower Compact has to do with documenting the events of settling in the Plymouth Colony, and this is a direct quote taken from that document.