a document shows that the settlers of Plymouth were ready to govern themselves. it shows that they agreed to live together according to the system of laws. what was it

the Mayflower Compact

The Mayflower established the first democratic government as the colonists agreed to choose their leaders and make their own laws which they agreed to follow. It was written by the male passengers of the Mayflower, consisting of separatist Puritans, adventurers, and tradesmen.