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The first representative assembly in the English colonies was called the Virginia House of Burgesses. Established in 1619 in the Colony of Virginia, it marked the beginning of self-governance in America. The assembly allowed elected representatives to make laws and decisions on behalf of the colonists, setting a precedent for future legislative bodies in other colonies.
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Colonial Georgia was a royal colony, meaning it was governed by a representative from England (also called Great Britain). A royal colony is 'a colony ruled or administered by officials appointed by and responsible to the reigning sovereign of the parent state.'Amy clantain
The first representative assembly in the English colonies was called the Virginia House of Burgesses. Established in 1619 in the Colony of Virginia, it marked the beginning of self-governance in America. The assembly allowed elected representatives to make laws and decisions on behalf of the colonists, setting a precedent for future legislative bodies in other colonies.
The English colonies had three distinct forms of government. There was a self-governing system, Proprietary Colonies which were owned by the king, and those colonies owned by individuals (Dukes) called Royal colonies.
The first government in Jamestown was known as the Virginia General Assembly, established in 1619. It marked the beginning of representative government in America, allowing settlers to elect representatives to make laws and manage local affairs. This assembly was a significant step towards self-governance in the English colonies.
There is no English representative body. England is a part of, but not the same as, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The representative - ie elected - part of the UK Government is The House of Commons a part of the UK parliament.
A republic is also called a representative democracy.
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We call a representative to a foreign country an ambassador.
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