Roots of Representative Government

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Roots of Representative Government Colonial Period

Roots Mayflower Compact Consent of the governed Rule of Law (we will follow the laws our representatives enact) Fundamental Orders Authority resides in the people Limited government Consent of the governed Expands the right to vote

Roots Virginia House of Burgess Early form of democracy People choose their representatives 1st assembly of elected representatives in America New England Town Meeting Form of direct democracy Community meets to make legislation and enact budgets