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Colonial Government Structure

Colonial Government Structure. Parliament. Supremacy of Parliament established by Glorious Revolution Parliament “invites” William and Mary to rule and “un-invites” James II Right to review and reject laws VETO POWER (rarely used). Colonial Charters (by 1750). Royal Charter

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Colonial Government Structure

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  1. Colonial Government Structure

  2. Parliament • Supremacy of Parliament established by Glorious Revolution • Parliament “invites” William and Mary to rule and “un-invites” James II • Right to review and reject laws • VETO POWER (rarely used)

  3. Colonial Charters (by 1750) • Royal Charter • NH, MA, NY, NJ, VA NC SC, GA • Proprietary Colony • MD, PA, DE • Corporate Colony • CT, RI

  4. Governor • VETO POWER • Royal colony - chosen by monarch • Proprietary colony – chosen by proprietor • Charter/corporate colony – chosen by the people

  5. Governor’s Council • “Upper” House of Legislature • Chosen by the Governor

  6. Legislative Assemblies • “Lower” House of Legislature • Elected by the voters • Power over the “purse strings”

  7. The People • Voter Requirements • Property owner • Attended church • Adult, white, male • Who does this exclude? • White women • Poor white males • Slaves (both males and females) • Free Black Males

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