1) What concepts are included in the Mayflower Compact?

Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions, and Officers

2) How does the Mayflower Compact reflect and attachment to both the "Old" and "New" worlds?

The colonists still hold where they come from in high esteem and feel obligated to establish written laws and such which represents the old world, yet they reveal god as a driving force and they establish themselves as independent and say that they will govern themselves so this represents the new world.

3) How did the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut differ from the Mayflower Compact?

The Mayflower compact was composed of religious and geographical references, basically stating why they were there. However the FOC entail detailed laws and regulations dictating how the colony will be run, as well as showing their desire for fundamental order.

4) What prompted the colonists of Connecticut to take this approach to government, i.e.: use of a written Constitution?

They established this constitution In order to mimic the governing system that was present in england, however they also did it to enact some new laws that allowed them to make sure power did not fall into one person's hand. Finally they did it in order to use god's words and come together as a society united under a mutual written set of laws.

5) In what significant way(s) does the Fundamental Orders reflect a fear of and safeguard against the usurping of power by one person or a chosen few?

They clearly state the duty of all members of the government so power will be specifically distributed, as well as clearly stating how a governor way only serve for one year and may not be re-elected within the next year.