jan 1, 1619 - House of Burgesses

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1st permanent representatove legislature in virginia

Thought if they established local governing body it would incentivize people to come
1619- General Assembly of Virginia
1643 split into House of Burgesses and Council of State(appointed by Crown)
Burgesses elected

Veto power
Power to block a decision or law
English governor had this power over Virginia government

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