Question

Which of the following was a characteristic of the colony governments?

OPTION 1: The English monarch had ultimate control over the colony.
OPTION 2: They were ruled by a militia.
OPTION 3: Women had a say in the laws when they were formed.
OPTION 4: All colonists shared equal power in the government.

Answer 1

The characteristic of colony governments varied depending on the type of colony. In royal colonies, the English monarch had ultimate control. In proprietary and corporate colonies, governors were chosen differently.

Step-by-step explanation:

The characteristic of colony governments in the American colonies varied depending on the type of colony. In the royal colonies, the English monarch had ultimate control over the colony and appointed governors with almost complete authority.

In the proprietary colonies, the proprietor chose the governor with the crown's approval. In the corporate colonies, the voters selected the governor without needing the crown's approval.