• had one central leader
• had a unicameral legislature: a group of people that made laws
• allowed colonists some religious freedom
• colonists had some freedom and rights
The examples in the box are principles from the Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges. What kind of government is described by the examples from the box?
A.
an imperial government
B.
a monarchy
C.
a republic
D.
a limited government
William Penn's colony of Pennsylvania was ruled by a limited government. In a limited government, government leaders are only allowed a portion of the power and regular citizens have some power and choice.
