The term "civil body politic" refers to the collective body of citizens within a society or state, organized under a government or political authority. It signifies the social and political entity composed of individuals who are governed by a common set of laws and institutions. This concept emphasizes the idea of a unified community working together for the common good and functioning within a legal framework.
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
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It means a group organized for government.
Civil Body Politic
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.
that was the Mayflower Compact
They will meet to discuss law for the good of their colony