Question
King, Scott
This is an excerpt from the Charter of Maryland written in 1632.
VII. We [and our heirs]...do grant unto the said now Baron [of Baltimore]...and to his heirs, for the go
ordain, make, and enact laws, of what kind soever...of and with the advice, assent, and [approval] of tl
deputies, whom we shall be called together for the framing of laws, when, and as often as need shall re
kind, for what cause, and with what power soever, within that land...in such form as to the said now B
aforesaid be consonant to reason, and be not repugnant or contrary, but (so far as conveniently may b
Which phrase from the excerpt best supports the previous answer?
O "for the good and happy government of the said province...
O "..with the advice, assent, and [approval] of the freemen.."
O "in such form as to the said now Baron of Baltimore, or his heirs, shall seem most fitting..
O " agreeable to the laws, statutes, customs, and rights of this our kingdom of England..."
Answer
The phrase that best supports the previous answer is "for the good and happy government of the said province."