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 our selves 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.
—Mayflower Compact, 1620
The authors of the Mayflower Compact would most likely agree with which of the following statements?
A.
State governments should have more power than a national government.
B.
A system of government where people respect laws is necessary to protect society.
C.
A strong monarch is necessary in order to maintain peace and stability in a society.
D.
Governments function best when they are guided by religious beliefs.