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Who was the colonial official who led elected assembly in each of the thirteen colonies?
The colonial governor led the elected assembly in each of the colonies.
What were John Rutledge's accomplishments?
He was elected governor in 1779. He served in the state legislature and the Contiental Congress
How was the lower house of legislature chosen in the royal colonies?
The lower house legislature was elected by those property owners qualified to vote.
What kind of government controlled the colonies before the American Revolution?
NEW ANSWER:The type of government a colony had was based on what type of colony it was.Corporate Colony - The governor and two-house legislature was elected by qualified voters.Royal Colony - The king appointed a governor and a council of assistants. The governor had veto power. The governor and council acted as the upper house, and the lower house for the legislature was elected by the people.Proprietary Colony - Were individuals or groups the king would grant land to. These people had as much governing power as the king. The proprietor usually appointed a governor and a council of assistants. The governor and the council were the upper house. The lower house was elected by the voters.
What government was established in Virginia?
From 1607 - 1624, Virginia was a Corporate Colony. This was when the king granted land to a company. The company governed this land. The charter companies were usually self-governed and the people retained their English rights. The governor was elected by those qualified to vote. A two-house legislature, the upper and lower houses were elected by the voters. From 1624 - 1776, Virginia was a Royal Colony. This is where the king and his ministers ruled the land. The king appointed a governor and a council of assistants. The governor had veto power. The governor and council acted as the upper house. The lower house was elected by the voters.
How did people in the charter colonies participated in government?
The settlers in the charter colonies elected their own governors and the members of the legislature. Great Britain had the right to approve the governor, but the governor could not veto the acts of the legislature.
Colonists in charter colonies elected their governors and members of the legislature true or false?
It is True.
Who are elected or appointed by the governor or state legislature?
Appointed
Who was the colonial official who led elected assembly in each of the thirteen colonies?
The colonial governor led the elected assembly in each of the colonies.
English colonial governors were elected by the colonists in which type of colony?
charter colonies
First elected legislature in the thirteen colonies?
The first elected legislature in the 13 colonies is House of burgesses.i know because when i had this on my question i got it right.look below to see what my test said.what was the first elected legislature in the 13 english colonies?a.stamp act congressb.first continental congressc.house of burgessesd.constitutinal convention
Which is the most accurate assessment of political differences between the colonies in 1700?
rhode island had a charter goverment.. plato lol
Is it true that in state elections only the governor lieutenant governor and members of the state legislature would be elected under the short ballot system?
Yes, it is true that in state elections only the governor lieutenant governor and members of the state legislature would be elected under the short ballot system.
What is a representative legislature?
A representative legislature is a type of legislature in which one half of the members are elected through a formal voting process by the people. This is a type of legislature used in the British colonies.
Does Puerto Rico have monarchy government?
No. Puerto Rico has a government similar to the US with an elected governor, and an elected bicameral legislature.
In which type of colony were the governor council and assembly usually elected by popular vote?
Charter Colony
What were John Rutledge's accomplishments?
He was elected governor in 1779. He served in the state legislature and the Contiental Congress
