compact: a formal agreement of conact compromise- to make changes acceptable to both sides.
They signed the compact so that everyone would agree.
consistent: Compatible not in contradiction to all laws and legal processes in the U.S. must be consistent with the constitution.
The laws stayed consistent with the c0nstitution.
checks and balances: A system of government in which the activities and powers of each branch are balanced by the other branches.
The checks and balances keep the government steady.
Mayflower Compact: An agreement signed by the men who founded Plymouth Colony gave rise to the first self- government in America ordain- to enact.
They Mayflower Compact helped many people.
Preamble: An introduction to a document.
The preamble started with the word and and ended with a short summary.
