Question
What were the first systems of local government in America?
A. commissions
B. open town meetings
C. representative town meetings
D. town councils
A. commissions
B. open town meetings
C. representative town meetings
D. town councils
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The first systems of local government in America were largely based on **B. open town meetings**. These meetings were common in New England colonies and allowed community members to gather, discuss, and make decisions on local issues. They reflected a form of direct democracy where citizens participated actively in governance.