During the colonial period, governors, backed by the power and majesty of the British King and Parliament, ruled the colonies with practically no limitations on their power.

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Colonial governors did have significant power, but their authority was limited by colonial assemblies, which controlled finances and could pass local laws, and by the British government's policies and directives.

During the Colonial Period, Governors, Backed by the Power and Majesty