Life in the English colonies

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Life in the English colonies Government in Virginia

Government in England King Enforce Law Parliament House of Lords House of Commons

Government in England King Enforce Law Parliament House of Lords Elected by noblemen to represent their interests when writing laws House of Commons Elected by commoners to represent their interests when writing laws

Government in Virginia Governor Governor’s Council House of Burgesses 1- 22 Representatives elected by landowners. (1 from each County) 2- Can write local laws for the colony

Government in Virginia Governor Governor’s Council 1- Selected by the Governor 2- Can Veto Laws passed by the Burgesses House of Burgesses 1- 22 Representatives elected by landowners. (1 from each County) 2- Can write local laws for the colony

Government in Virginia 1- Selected by the King 2- Can Veto Laws and enforces law Governor Governor’s Council 1- Selected by the Governor 2- Can Veto Laws passed by the Burgesses House of Burgesses 1- 22 Representatives elected by landowners. (1 from each County) 2- Can write local laws for the colony

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