What were Colonial-era new England town meetings and the Virginia house of burgesses both?

Both Colonial-era New England town meetings and the Virginia House of Burgesses were early forms of representative government in the American colonies.

Town meetings were held in New England towns to discuss and vote on local issues, such as taxes, road construction, and the election of town officials. All male citizens of the town were eligible to attend and vote in town meetings.

The Virginia House of Burgesses was a representative assembly that met in Williamsburg, Virginia. The House of Burgesses was composed of elected representatives from each county in Virginia. The House of Burgesses had the power to make laws, levy taxes, and approve the governor's appointments.