What was the 18th-century principle of virtual representation?

(A) The British government represents all citizens regardless of their

actual representation in Parliament.

(B) Although slaves lack the right to vote, they need to be considered

when conducting an offi cial government census.

(C) Paper currency has value as long as it is backed by precious metal.

(D) Only those males who own land can rightly participate in

government and vote.

(E) All British subjects have the right to a jury trial.

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28 November, 21:47

What was the 18th-century principle of virtual representation?

(A) The British government represents all citizens regardless of their

actual representation in Parliament.

(B) Although slaves lack the right to vote, they need to be considered

when conducting an offi cial government census.

(C) Paper currency has value as long as it is backed by precious metal.

(D) Only those males who own land can rightly participate in

government and vote.

(E) All British subjects have the right to a jury trial.

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Braelyn Norris · Answer 1

The 18th-century principle of virtual representation was that " (A) The British government represents all citizens regardless of their actual representation in Parliament," since this was one of the many grievances of the colonists leading to the American Revolution.