What do the signers mean by a "civil body politic"?
What do the signers mean by a "civil body politic"?
What do the signers mean by a "civil body politic"?
IT mean's a Group organized for government
The Mayflower Compact
It means they wanted too establish a government for there colony
A civil body politic means that they wanted to establish a government for their colony. They already knew what religion they were going to establish, but in order for all to live peacefully, they wanted to establish a government that would be accepted by all and all would agree to the rules and regulations of the civil authorities.
It is hard to decipher who coined the phrase body politic. It has been used over time. It may have originated in the 1490's and has gone on to mean different things at different times.
SPDC is mean sad politic die save.
The noun "politic" refers to shrewd or practical wisdom in handling political or public affairs. It can also refer to a person's political principles or opinions.
if you mean to the U.S Constitution: Pennsylvania...
Using or marked by prudence, expedience, and shrewdness; artful.(different from politics - see related question)
Do you mean John Hancock ? He was one of the signers of the United States Declaration of Independence.