★ Each colony had a governor who served as head of the government. In some colonies, the people also elected representatives to help make laws and set policy.
Each of the thirteen colonies had a charter, or written agreement between the colony and the king of England or Parliament. Charters of royal colonies provided for direct rule by the king. A colonial legislature was elected by property holding males.
Explanation:
Each colony had a governor who served as head of the government. In some colonies the people also elected representatives to help make laws and set policy.
