The most important power acquired by colonial legislatures in the 18th century was the right to what?

Control of the purse strings

Explanation:

By the early 18th century, the colonial legislatures held two significant powers similar to those held by the English Parliament: the right to vote on taxes and expenditures, and the right to initiate legislation rather than merely act on proposals of the governor.

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“a committee reviews the bill and marks it up to make it more viable and to reflect interests