the fundamental orders of connecticut: the first colonial constitution

The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut:

The First Colonial Constitution.

Common Characteristics of Similar Constitution:

• How would you change the rules of the M & M Game to reflect these principles?

• Each card represents the wealth of the members of society.

Fundamental Right

Most obviously, women and slaves/indentured servants were not

players.  These rights have to be protected.

Rule of Law

Deciding on who answers questions may be prejudicial.  Without  rules to the game the

government might favor one player over another.  A rule such as calling on the person who has their hand up first would be less arbitrary, less prejudicial and

would limit government favoritism.

Separation of Power

The government judge and question reader may have friends they want to win.  By separating them this type of favoritism

could be avoided.

Checks and Balances

If the question reader unfairly reads the card so only a few people can hear, the judge may be

given the power to throw out the question.   This avoids favoritism of one branch over another.

Representative Power and the Right To Vote.

Distribution of cards should not be the basis of political power.  Economic success should never be tied political power.   Everyone should get an

equal say in government.

The Massachusetts Body of Liberties:

• Will enumerate (List) the most important human Rights?

• Q Which document will this later inspire?

• A The Bill of Rights.