Which of the following was the colonies 'first effort at a democratic-styled parliament? A. the virginia house of burgesses B the georgia state senate C. the maryland town hall D. the new york legislature.

Fergus Millar argued that Rome had a democratic model of government. Some instances were: Roman citizens voted on proposals put forward by magistrates, the Roman Senate was an advisory body to magistrates elected by the people, and that suffrage was a privilege enjoyed by male Roman citizens.