What was one way that colonial governments differed from the british
government?
a in the colonies, all free men could vote. in great britain, only men who
owned property could vote.
b in the colonies, voters elected assemblies. in great britain, there were
no elections.
oc colonists' rights were defined by formal documents. british rights were
defined by laws and tradition.
d colonial governments had legislative branches. british government did
not have a legislative branch.

“Colonists' rights were defined by formal documents. British rights were defined by laws and tradition” was one way that colonial governments differed from the British government.

Option C

Explanation:

The rights of colonists were defined through formal documents and the rights of British were explained by laws and traditions. Great Britain had a parliament which was divided into two-house legislature;” The House of Lords” and “The House of Commons”. They acquired a king that inherited executive powers.

On the other hand, The Colonial legislative assembly contained a higher House or Council which is appointed by the governor and contained distinguished colonists while not transmissible titles. Also, the Lower House of Assembly was electoral by men who control property, and concerning 2/3 of colonial men qualified to vote.