America's First Written Constitution, the , Called for the Laws

question 12

Multiple Choice

America's first written constitution, the , called for the laws to be made by an assembly of elected representatives from each town.

• A) Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
• B) Massachusetts Body of Liberties
• C) Mayflower Compact
• D) Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges
• E) Pennsylvania Frame of Government

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Definitions:

Clerk of the Court

An officer who manages the clerical operations and keeps records for a court.

Preponderance of the Evidence

The standard of proof in most civil cases, requiring that the argument that's more convincing and has greater weight wins.

Scintilla of Evidence

A very small amount of proof that may suggest something is true but does not guarantee its truth.

Judgment as a Matter of Law

A legal ruling by a judge that is made during a trial prior to it going to the jury, based on the fact that no reasonable jury could find differently.