Government Vocabulary:

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Royal- A colony that is under the DIRECT control of a King.

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Self-Governing- Not under control of the King and the King did not appoint a government or council.

Proprietary- A King gives a person or group of people ownership of the land. Those people then rent out that land to pay the King. The owners act as the government.

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Colonial Assembly- A legislative body made up of elected representatives from the colony. They make laws and decisions for the colony.

Governor- The highest-ranking official in a colony or state, appointed by the King or elected by the people. The governor is responsible for implementing and enforcing laws and policies.

Courts- Judicial bodies that administer justice and settle disputes according to the law. Judges are appointed by the governor or the King.

Taxes- Payments imposed by the government on individuals and businesses to fund public services and projects.

Militia- A group of civilians trained as soldiers to serve as a defense force for the colony. They are typically organized by the governor or local authorities.

Charter- A document issued by the King granting certain rights and privileges to a colony, such as self-governance and land ownership.

Census- An official count or survey of the population, typically conducted by the government to gather demographic data and allocate resources.

Elected Officials- Individuals chosen through a democratic process to serve in various government positions, such as representatives, senators, or council members.

Bureaucracy- A system of government in which administrative tasks and decision-making processes are carried out by a complex network of departments, agencies, and officials.

Executive Order- A directive or decision issued by the governor or other executive authority with the force of law, bypassing the legislative process.
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