In a representative government what group had the power to make laws?
a) judges
b) governors
c) male colonists
d) legislator

D) legislator

Explanation:

Hi, representative government has historically denoted a system in which people elect their lawmakers (representatives), who are then held accountable to them for their activity within government.  

The legislative branch of the government, composed primarily of the U.S. Congress, is responsible for making the country’s laws.

ok sorry the answer is a. by their religion