The Political Heritage
Colonist believed that Great Britain was the best government.
British liberties encompass the "Do process of Common Law" ~ the law of administration of justice according to established rules.
Colonist trialed with jury, and freedom of press.
Colonial government followed the British system.
British Government:
It had two branches; legislative and executive names parliament.
The parliament was divided into two houses: House of Lords and House of Common.
The House of Lords- you would inherit a seat.
The House of Commons- you would be elected for a seat.
All of the 13 colonies had a two house legislature except Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania elected the assembly with the colonist, they didn't elect representation in parliament.
Each governor was appointed by the king and represented as well as served him.
Rhode Island was the one colony that appointed their own governor.
The British system was far from democratic ~ it would be foolish and most likely dangerous.
The Prime Minister couldn't agree that everyone should be treated equal.
There was no formal charter to draft citizen rights
Only about a quarter of the British men were aloud to vote.
Parliament contented for representations: allowing them to make laws for all British subjects.
Colonial Government:
Differed from British because colonial government had an accumulation of laws and rules. Also agreements like the mayflower compact.
Two-thirds of colonial property owners could vote in England.
In 1670, a colonial protest in Great Britain and Europe gave more power to the colonist.
Colonist rights as Englishmen were: Due process of law- constitutional guarantee that all legal proceedings will be fair and that one will be given notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard before the government acts to take away one's life, liberty, or property.
Freedom of speech- The right, guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution, to express beliefs and ideas without unwarranted government restriction.
Trial by jury- a legal proceedings in which a jury either makes a decision or makes finding of facts which are then applied by a judge. It is distinguished from a bench trial, in which a judge or panel of judges make all decisions.
and Protections from foreign attacks.
Assemblies were ran by wealthy plant owners ~ related by blood or marriage. Ultimately willed to increase payments (tax) so they could pay the government.
British liberties encompass the "Do process of Common Law" ~ the law of administration of justice according to established rules.
Colonist trialed with jury, and freedom of press.
Colonial government followed the British system.
British Government:
It had two branches; legislative and executive names parliament.
The parliament was divided into two houses: House of Lords and House of Common.
The House of Lords- you would inherit a seat.
The House of Commons- you would be elected for a seat.
All of the 13 colonies had a two house legislature except Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania elected the assembly with the colonist, they didn't elect representation in parliament.
Each governor was appointed by the king and represented as well as served him.
Rhode Island was the one colony that appointed their own governor.
The British system was far from democratic ~ it would be foolish and most likely dangerous.
The Prime Minister couldn't agree that everyone should be treated equal.
There was no formal charter to draft citizen rights
Only about a quarter of the British men were aloud to vote.
Parliament contented for representations: allowing them to make laws for all British subjects.
Colonial Government:
Differed from British because colonial government had an accumulation of laws and rules. Also agreements like the mayflower compact.
Two-thirds of colonial property owners could vote in England.
In 1670, a colonial protest in Great Britain and Europe gave more power to the colonist.
Colonist rights as Englishmen were: Due process of law- constitutional guarantee that all legal proceedings will be fair and that one will be given notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard before the government acts to take away one's life, liberty, or property.
Freedom of speech- The right, guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution, to express beliefs and ideas without unwarranted government restriction.
Trial by jury- a legal proceedings in which a jury either makes a decision or makes finding of facts which are then applied by a judge. It is distinguished from a bench trial, in which a judge or panel of judges make all decisions.
and Protections from foreign attacks.
Assemblies were ran by wealthy plant owners ~ related by blood or marriage. Ultimately willed to increase payments (tax) so they could pay the government.