...ordain Laws Statutes and Ordinances for the public Peace Welfare and Good Government of the said Colony which Laws Statutes and Ordinances are to be as near...agreeable to the Laws and Statutes of this Kingdom and are to be transmitted for his Majesty's Royal approbation or disallowance; and whereas in pursuance...
... as near as conveniently may be, agreeable to the laws and statutes of this our kingdom of England. 
