The House of Burgesses of Virginia, established in 1619, was the A)first representative body of government in the American colonies. B) first government body to create a written constitution in North America. C)first venue in which colonists accused of crimes could be tried in front of a jury of their peers. D) first attempt by the British to implement their policy of mercantilism in the American colonies.

Which statement explains why john adams most likely supported the separation of powers between the branches of the new national government? question 1 options: the work of government would be overwhelming for just one branch. the work of government could be accomplished more quickly by three branches. each branch of government would limit the power of the other two. each branch of government could ignore the decisions made by the other two.