Louis Vega

SOCIAL STUDIES

 

 

MONDAY                    

The English Colonial System

 

1-royal grants and charters

king vs. government

different means but same administration

affected every colonist

the Magna Carta-shared rule with lawmakers

British lawmakers-local vs. colonial matters

a.      Privy Council-subcommitte and Lords of Trade

b.      Parliament-king/queen, House of Lords, House of Commons

 

2-government in the English colonies

            local governments/local concerns

            English model/Governor CEO-rep of the king

            Most were English born

            -assisted by councils/judges

            -appointed, not elected/wealthy

           

-Assemblies/legislature-

1.      on English model

2.      veto

3.      raise taxes/control of governor

4.      checks and balances

 

            -Governor

1.      call to session

2.      dismiss

3.      order new elections

4.      passing of laws

 

3-local government

town government/city council

A. Town Meetings Model-North

-on citizens

1.      rate of taxes

2.      new settler applications

3.      hire of teachers

4.      appoint ministers

5.      settle disputes

 

B. County Courts-South

                        Justice of the Peace CEO

                        Appointed by Governor

                        Purely local issues left up to colonial gov

                        …not efficient but worked