What role did royal governors play in many colonies?
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Correct answer: They represented the authority of the English monarch and enforced imperial policy
Royal governors were appointed to represent the Crown in royal colonies. They could call assemblies, approve or veto laws, and oversee enforcement of imperial instructions.
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