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1. How did the colonial legislatures control royal governors?

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Colonial Governments

Charters of royal colonies provided for direct rule by the king. A colonial legislature was elected by property holding men. The legislatures controlled the salary of the governor and often used its influence to keep the governments in line with colonial wishes.

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Colonial Governments

Charters of royal colonies provided for direct rule by the king. A colonial legislature was elected by property holding men. The legislatures controlled the salary of the governor and often used its influence to keep the governments in line with colonial wishes.

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