USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -British rule in the colonies was enforced by the colonial governor. He was usually appointed by the King and he served as the chief law enforcement officer in the colony. The governor seemed all powerful. But the royal governors often met determined resistance from colonial assemblies.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most important law enforcement official in colonial America was the county sheriff. The sheriff was responsible for enforcing the laws, collecting taxes, supervising elections, and taking care of the legal business of the county government.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tightening up laws Parliament also made changes to the charters of the various English companies trading in America, Africa and Asia. Parliament’s main focus remained on America and India and it passed twenty-nine Acts on colonial trade, customs and piracy between 1714 and 1739.

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.

Detailed explanation-5: -Each colony had its own government, but the British king controlled these governments. By the 1770s, many colonists were angry because they did not have self-government. This meant that they could not govern themselves and make their own laws.