Only two American colonies elected their own governors before independence

Evidence

Early constitutions, as mentioned, slighted the executive; they gave the lion’s share of power to the legislature. This seemed natural. The colonial governor—​ and the judiciary, to a certain extent—​represented British domination. Local assemblies, on the other hand, seemed to be the voice of the people. — Lawrence M. Friedman, A History of American Law, 668 (#expands, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Early state constitutions favored legislatures because governors embodied British rule — Lawrence M. Friedman, A History of American Law, 668

Broader Connections

• Early state constitutions favored legislatures because governors embodied British rule #expands (0.85) — Lawrence M. Friedman, A History of American Law, 668