I heard/saw a ton of great ideas while all of you worked with your colonies to establish a system of government. Still, many of you were stumped - it's not easy figuring out how to take charge and keep order. Tough questions arose; yes, you've decided on a representative system, but who should be able to vote? Who will enforce the law? What happens if things get ugly? These were just a few of the tough questions each of the real colonies faced as they began a life in the "new world." Kudos to all of you for your teamwork and your awesome planning skills.
And now, for the winners of our government challenge... *drumroll, please*
8A - Virginia
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The colonists of Virginia have decided that their government will be a representative government with 11 elected officials, to be called the "Representative Council." Members of this council are elected by anyone within the colony who is employed. Elections are held every 4 years. The laws upheld are the 10 Commandments, as well as any additional neccessary laws (to be created by the Council). Some rights the colonists will be guaranteed are "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" (sounds familiar!) and trial by jury. Those found guilty of breaking the law will be subject to capital punishment. The official policy on Native Americans is to "mingle" with them, and to be civil.
8B - Pennsylvania
The colony of Pennsylvania will have an elected governor to rule the colony. City Hall will host weekly town meetings at which colonists may propose and vote on laws. Some laws include a limit on the amount of land one can own (in order to provide economic opportuity to future colonists), one must be 15 years old to vote, and violators of the law will be sentenced to slavery. It is the official policy of the colony of Pennsylvania that the colony as a whole will interact with surrounding colonies for trade and alliance.
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