Political structures refer to systems or frameworks that dictate how power is organized, distributed, and exercised within a society. In colonial America, political structures included self-governing institutions such as assemblies, charters, town meetings, and royal governors appointed by European monarchies.
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Colonial Assemblies: Legislative bodies composed of elected representatives that made laws for their respective colonies.
Town Meetings: Gatherings where local residents would discuss and make decisions on town issues.
Royal Governors: Appointed officials who served as representatives of the English monarchy in colonial America.