Colonial South Carolina Government

What was the structure of colonial government in South Carolina?

• Governor appointed by the British Crown, bicameral legislature, and council appointed by the governor.

• Governor elected by the people, bicameral legislature, and council elected by the people.

• Governor appointed by the British Crown, unicameral legislature, and council elected by the people.

• Governor elected by the people, unicameral legislature, and council appointed by the governor.

Who was the head of the colonial government in South Carolina?

• Mayor

• Governor

• President

• Prime Minister

What were the main branches of colonial government in South Carolina?

• executive, legislative, and judicial

• military, educational, and religious

• agricultural, industrial, and commercial

• economic, social, and cultural

How were colonial government officials in South Carolina chosen?

• By appointment from the local aristocracy.

• By the British Crown

• By popular vote.

• By lottery.

What was the role of the governor in colonial South Carolina government?

• The role of the governor was to act as a representative of the British monarchy.

• The role of the governor was to serve as the chief executive and head of the colonial administration.

• The role of the governor was to oversee the judicial system in colonial South Carolina.

• The role of the governor was to manage the economic affairs of colonial South Carolina.

What were the responsibilities of the colonial legislature in South Carolina?

• Enforce religious laws, collect tariffs, and maintain the colonial militia.

• Negotiate trade agreements, appoint colonial officials, and regulate commerce.

• Manage the colonial court system, distribute land grants, and oversee public education.

• Make laws, levy taxes, and oversee the colonial government.

How did the colonial government in South Carolina interact with the British government?

• Through appointed royal governors

• Through a system of checks and balances.

• Through direct rule from the British government.

• Through elected representatives.

What were the limitations on colonial government in South Carolina?

• high taxes, limited resources, foreign invasion

• corruption, political instability, lack of education

• lack of representation, trade restrictions, royal governor

• excessive regulations, lack of infrastructure, economic instability

What were the rights and privileges of colonial citizens in South Carolina?

• The rights and privileges of colonial citizens in South Carolina included the right to own property, the right to participate in local government, and the right to practice their own religion.

• The rights and privileges of colonial citizens in South Carolina included the right to own land, the right to trade freely, and the right to serve in the military.

• The rights and privileges of colonial citizens in South Carolina included the right to bear arms, the right to trial by jury, and the right to freedom of speech.

• The rights and privileges of colonial citizens in South Carolina included the right to vote, the right to free education, and the right to own slaves.

How did the colonial government in South Carolina impact the lives of enslaved people?

• Enslaved people were subjected to harsh treatment and denied basic human rights by the colonial government in South Carolina.

• Enslaved people were allowed to have their own businesses and accumulate wealth under the colonial government in South Carolina.

• Enslaved people were treated fairly and given proper compensation by the colonial government in South Carolina.

• Enslaved people were given equal rights and opportunities by the colonial government in South Carolina.