Question

Which of the following was not a way that colonist attempted to limit the power of government

1.gaining control of the local treasury
2.allowing the king to appoint governors
3.electing officials into office
4.creating a system of checks and balances

Answer 1

The answer is 2. (Allowing the king to appoint governors)

They wanted to distance themselves from Britain/Royal Family, not bring them into more government affairs!

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