What were some of the principles of early church governance

The principle of free consent. It stated that no formal church decisions were to be made without the consent of the laity.

Political leaders were accountable to the people, and there should be limits to prevent the abuse of authority.

The earliest Congregational churches were subject to no man, but rather to the Scriptures and God.

the virginia plan called for three branches of government and two houses of congress. representation in each house would be determined by population. the new jersey plan called for three branches of government and a single house of congress. each state would have an equal vote.