What was the government structure within the colonies in 1700?

Answer 1

The government in the colonies during the 1700's was not very organized. Although they were made of different branches and had separate colony bodies, the central government was nothing compared to the governing power of the British. Many of the colonies had their own governing body that only had to do with that specific colony, like the House of Burgesses. The central governing body couldn't have complete control over all of the colonies at once either.