Which Branch of Government Was Most Likely to Defend the Interests

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government was most likely to defend the interests of colonists?

• A) The crown in London
• B) The lower house of the legislature
• C) The judiciary
• D) The upper house of the legislature
• E) The executive branch

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