Pursuing Political, Religious, and Individual Freedom
Political Structures and Differences Democracy vs. Oligarchy : Democracy in America contrasted with Europe's high-class oligarchies. American suffrage was broader, and government intervention was more extensive. American Political Stability : American society experienced less tight control and political parties were more unstable. Disputes often occurred between the elected assembly and the royal governor. Colonial Government Types Type Description Examples Provincial Governors were appointed by the king and had veto power over decisions made by the legislative assembly. South Carolina, Georgia Proprietary Governors appointed by the Lord Proprietor who owned the colony. The Lord Proprietor had more rights. Pennsylvania, Delaware Charter Governed by corporations or interest groups with a charter outlining the branches' powers. — Governance and Civic Duty Colonial Government Structure : Included a Council (Governor’s cabinet) and an Assembly (land-holding men ensuring colonial law complied with Eng…