Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:document
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:tree
|
| gptkbp:allows |
government powers
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Thomas_Hooker
|
| gptkbp:created |
1638
|
| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:the_General_Court_of_Connecticut
January 14, 1639 |
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:political_organization
three branches of government |
| gptkbp:first_introduced |
the concept of a social contract
|
| gptkbp:first_published |
in the Western tradition
|
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
colonial leaders
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Fundamental Orders
|
| gptkbp:includes_provisions_for |
elections
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:U._S._Constitution
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:the_English_Civil_War
Puritan beliefs |
| gptkbp:inspired |
later state constitutions
|
| gptkbp:is_a_basis_for |
the colony's laws
|
| gptkbp:is_a_document_that |
promoted civic responsibility
defined the powers of government established the rule of law emphasized the importance of community allowed for the election of officials encouraged participation in government ensured checks and balances ensured separation of powers outlined the rights of citizens provided for a court system provided for a governor provided for a legislature reflected the values of the settlers the governance of Connecticut was a precursor to modern constitutions was a reflection of Enlightenment ideas was a significant achievement for the settlers. was a symbol of early American governance was a testament to colonial self-determination was celebrated in Connecticut history was foundational to American political thought was preserved in historical records was referenced in legal cases was respected by later generations was studied by political theorists |
| gptkbp:is_a_framework_for |
gptkb:local_governance
Connecticut's government |
| gptkbp:is_adopted_by |
gptkb:Connecticut
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
the authority of the people
|
| gptkbp:notable_models |
other colonies
|
| gptkbp:origin |
American democracy
|
| gptkbp:products |
the Great Migration
|
| gptkbp:provides |
representative government
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
the New Haven Colony
|
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
the previous governing document
|
| gptkbp:significance |
democratic governance
|
| gptkbp:was_a_response_to |
the need for self-governance
the need for order in the colony |
| gptkbp:written_in |
English
|