U2B3 Colonial Government

A type of government where officials are elected as representatives of the people.

• Monarchy

• Representative Government

• Democracy

• Limited Government

This is the first democratically elected legislative body in the British American colonies- 

• Mayflower Compact

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• British Parliament

• Virginia House of Burgesses

Many of the early European colonists came from nations ruled by a monarchy. A monarchy is a government structure in which-

• The leader of the government inherits power

• The leader of the government is directly elected by voters

• The leader of the government serves a as a military general

• The leaders of the government is appointed by elected officials

A form of government based on the belief that power is held by the people and their elected representatives.

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• representative government

• limited government

What is the best definition of monarchy?

• A form of government where power is held by one person who unlawfully rules by force

• A form of government where power is held by a few people.

• A form of government where all citizens can vote

• A form of government in which a lawful king, queen, or emperor is the sole ruler.

The document that describes the government structure of the Connecticut Colony, setting its structure and powers.

• Mayflower Compact

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• British Parliament

• Virginia House of Burgesses

The first document to establish self-government in the New World.

• Mayflower Compact

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• 1. British Parliament

• Virginia House of Burgesses