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The government of the American colonies, was based on one of three categories that a colony was considered. This would be a Corporate Colony; a Royal Colony; or a Proprietary Colony.

In a Corporate Colony, the governor, and a two-house legislature were elected by those qualified to vote.

In a Royal Colony, the king appointed a governor and a council of assistants. The governor had veto power. The governor and the council acted as the upper house. The lower house was elected by the voters.

In a Proprietary Colony, the king granted land to a family, single person, or group of people. These people had as much governing power as the king over their lands. The proprietor usually appointed a governor and a council of assistants. The governor and council were the upper house. The lower house was elected by the voters.

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English colonists.

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