Question

The fundamental Order of Connecticut of 1639 can be described as which of the following?
A.A set of strict religious guidelines
B.Precepts of the Puritans
C.A royal charter that established a hierarchy of authority
D.A peace treaty with the local native Americans
E.The first written constitution in the colonies

Answer 1

Hint: The Fundamental Order of Connecticut of 1639 is regarded as the first ever constitution written in the New World. It was written by Roger Ludlow, a lawyer from England.

Complete answer: The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut gives a form of government where the power is vested in the hands of the freemen and the king remains powerless. The document was a very good example of democracy, which means government for the people , by the people. The document was a binding agreement between the settlers in which the river towns of Windsor, Hartford and Wethersfield would rule themselves.
 An annual assembly of legislators was created and provided for the election of governor . There were voting rights provided to free men who could elect their leaders. The Fundamental Orders set the rules and regulations shaping Connecticut’s governance from 1693 to 1662. Every April and September were reserved for the session's court who had six magistrates and a governor. Orders also had its limit like a man cannot be holding the position of governor for more than two years. It also gave all the general courts executive, judiciary and legislative power and authority.

Therefore, option E is the right option.

Note: Inspired from the Fundamental Orders , the Massachusetts Body Of Liberties also adopted the same governing system and these two documents laid down the groundwork for the introduction of Bills of Rights in the U.S. Constitution.