SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE 13 COLONIES LIFE IN EARLY AMERICA
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written constitution
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extended voting rights to non-church members
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limited the power of the king
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example of self-government
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Detailed explanation-1: -Adopted in January 1639, the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut stated the powers and limits of government. The preamble of the Fundamental Orders officially formed a confederation under the guidance of God-standing in stark contrast to today’s ideas about the separation of church and state.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Orders called for the convening of general courts every April and September. At the April Court of Election, a governor and six magistrates were to be chosen. No man could serve as governor more than once every two years, a restriction that lasted until 1660.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Fundamental Orders created a General Court that was composed of the three branches of government, a governor (the executive); twelve deputies-four from each town (the legislature); and six magistrates (the judiciary).