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In colonial government, the lower house of the legislature was commonly referred to as the "Assembly." This body was responsible for making laws, levying taxes, and representing the interests of the colonists. Each colony had its own assembly, which often consisted of elected representatives, reflecting the local population's views and needs.
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In colonial governments, what was the lower house of the legislature called?
Assembly
Colonial legislature whose representatives were called burgesses?
house of burgesses
In the colonial governments what was the upper house of the legislature called?
council
What in ways were the colonial governments similar?
The states divided political power between and executive and a legislature. the legislature was elected by the voters to pass the laws. most legislatures had an upper house called a senate, and a lower house.
What are facts about the Legislature?
The legislature is the lawmaking branch of government. It is called the Congress and it is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
What was an important step towards self government in English colonies?
The establishment of the House of Burgesses, a colonial legislature, was an important step toward self-government.
A two-house legislature is also called a unilateral legislature?
A two house legislature is not called a unilateral legislature, it is called a bicameral legislature.
What is the significance of the the Virginia House of Burgesses and the new englan town meetings have in common?
The House of Burgesses and the New England town meetings contributed to the growth of a representative government of the people
Who were colonists in proprietary colony's allowed to elect?
lower house only !!
What was an important step toward Virginia self-government in the English colonies?
The establishment of the House of Burgesses, a colonial legislature, was an important step toward self-government.
What was important in Virginia step toward self government in the English colonies?
The establishment of the House of Burgesses, a colonial legislature, was an important step toward self-government.
What was Virginia's important step toward self government in the English colonies?
The establishment of the House of Burgesses, a colonial legislature, was an important step toward self-government.
