Based on the excerpt above and your knowledge of U.S. history, how did the Virginia House of Burgesses' contribute to the democratic tradition of the United States?

Question

Select the TWO correct answers from the list below.
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2 points
Established a representative government
Established a strict authoritarian government
Established a judical branch for the government
Established a method of checks and balances
Established a system centered around political parties

Answer 1

The two correct answers are:

1. Established a representative government
2. Established a method of checks and balances

The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first elected legislative assembly in the New World, which established a foundational precedent for representative government in the United States. Additionally, it played a role in the development of governance structures that would later incorporate checks and balances.