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xz_007 [3.2K]
3 years ago
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Which of the following statements is not true of the House of Burgesses in

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Eduardwww [97]3 years ago
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The statement that is not true regarding the House of Burgesses in colonial Virginia would be that "(<span>C) It was responsible for electing the governor," since in fact that governor was chosen usually by royal appointment. </span>
Westkost [7]3 years ago
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Answer

The House of Burgesses in colonial Virginia was responsible for electing the governor.

Explanation

The house of Burgesses was the first legislative assembly in colonies of America and it was the first to be democratically elected legislative body in the American colonies. Members of this house were elected from each county of Virginia where every county had two representatives. All the laws passed by the body could be vetoed by the governors and it initially consisted 22 representatives.Later its powers were limited when Virginia became a royal colony.

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