The Mayflower Compact and the Virginia House of Burgesses are most closely associated with-

steps toward colonial self-government

Explanation:

They are self-government branches or declarations

the national congress's powers over the states were specific and definite: it had the sole power to negotiate treaties, declare war, and make peace. all powers not granted to congress were reserved for state governments. congress had no power to levy taxes, for example.

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