Do by these presents solemnly and mutually in the presence of God and one of another, covenant, and combine our selves together into a civil body politic (based on majority rules), for our better ordering and preservation..."

This excerpt is from the Mayflower Compact

Explanation:

The Mayflower Compact was the first political agreement made by the Pilgrims before they settle in America. It was a kind of agreement of democratic principle to be applied in the new colony, in which it was declared fidelity to the king of England and the commitment of all to obey the fair and equal laws that were approved by the majority.

escalation means to increase in intensity, extent, or amount.

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