Question

select the correct answer. what effect did the mayflower compact have on american government? a. it reinforced british parliament’s control over the colonies. b. it gave settlers the power to establish colonies. c. it contributed to the development of representative democracy. d. it granted absolute authority to the colonial governors.

Explanation:

The Mayflower Compact was an agreement where colonists agreed to create and follow their own laws for the good of the colony. It was a step toward self - governance and representative democracy as it was a form of people agreeing on rules (a precursor to representative governance). Option A is wrong because it was a move away from British control. Option B is wrong as the power to establish colonies was not given by the compact. Option D is wrong as it did not give absolute power to governors.

Answer:

C. It contributed to the development of representative democracy.