American Government
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American Government
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America as we know it includes a vast network of representative governments. During
the colonial period of early America, Virginia was the first to introduce a representative
assembly. This first glimpse of democracy influenced the shape of America today. It
eventually caused the colonies to drift away from monarchial England, and to establish
a democratic government. Ironically, from this government, slavery and racism
sprouted.
In an attempt to make Virginia a more pleasant place to live, the governor was
instructed to create an assembly with the power to make laws. The assembly included
two members from each plantation to serve as burgesses, or representatives.
Convening in 1619 it became the first...