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Although the government of massachusetts bay colony was theocratic, it was also a democracy or monarchy

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The government of Massachusetts Bay Colony was theocratic but had democratic features such as the New England town meeting.

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The government of Massachusetts Bay Colony was theocratic, meaning it was run by the church. However, it also had democratic features. Only church members, known as "visible saints," could be freemen and have full political rights. This meant that not everyone could vote, as in a democracy. However, the New England town meeting in which all inhabitants could participate was a democratic feature. While non-landowners could attend and voice opinions, they could not vote.

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