Question

this excerpt describes a system of government used in virginia during the 1600s. membership in the council and... in the assembly... was composed... both of members elected by the people and of members of the council appointed by the authorities in england.... at this first meeting of the general assembly the burgesses... and the members of the council, with the governor, sat together as one body, in which each member had one vote, and questions were decided by the vote of the majority, the governor, however, having the power to veto any measure whatever. -journals of the house of burgesses of virginia, 1619 based on the excerpt above and your knowledge of u.s. history, how did the virginia house of burgesses contribute to the democratic tradition of the united states? select the two correct answers from the list below. established a representative government established a strict authoritarian government established a judicial branch for the government established a method of checks and balances established a system centered around political parties

Explanation:

The Virginia House of Burgesses had members elected by the people, which is a key aspect of representative government. Also, the governor having veto - power while decisions were made by majority vote is an early form of checks and balances.

Answer:

A. Established a representative government
D. Established a method of checks and balances