USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The colonies along the eastern coast of North America were formed under different types of charter, but most developed representative democratic governments to rule their territories.

Detailed explanation-2: -Colonial governments shared several common characteristics: English common law, rule by the King of England, three governmental branches, and a structure that included a governor, a governor’s council, and an elected assembly. Colonial governments assumed one of three forms: charter, proprietary, or royal.

Detailed explanation-3: -Overall: People would elect representatives of their community to a general assembly, which made the laws. pilgrims wrote and signed describing how they would govern themselves in America. Significance – Provided a model for later development of representative government.

Detailed explanation-4: -They possessed royal authority transmitted through their commissions and instructions. Among their powers included the right to summon, prorogue and dissolve the elected assembly. Governors could also veto any bill proposed by the colonial legislature.