What was one way that colonial governments differed from the British government? A. Colonists' rights were defined by formal documents. British rights were defined by laws and tradition. B. Colonial governments had legislative branches. British government did not have a legislative branch. C. In the colonies, voters elected assemblies. In Great Britain, there were no elections. The British constitution was not a formal document but a collection of laws and traditions. D. In the colonies, all free men could vote. In Great Britain, only men who owned property could vote.