25.In the Mayflower Compact, Plymouth settlers pledged to unite into "a civil body politic" and agreed to make and abide by laws that "insured the general Good of the Colony." What founding document did this set a precedent for? A. Declaration of Independence B. U.S. Constitution C. Magna Carta D. Bill of Rights 26. Which person is considered to be the principal author of the U.S. Constitution? A. Thomas Jefferson B. Richard Henry Lee C. Benjamin Franklin D. James Madison 27. Government by the people and the separation of powers are the main principles of which founding document? A. Bill of Rights B. U.S. Constitution C. Mayflower Compact D. Northwest Ordinances