How did the 13 colonies meet the people's need for government?

The thirteen British colonies in what is now the United
States met the people's need for government by having both local and colony-wide
governments.  These governments tried, for the most part, to protect the people and
their rights.

The typical colony had governments for its
various towns.  These town governments were generally elected by the people.  Above the
town governments (often called "town meetings") were the colonial governments.  These
generally consisted of a governor (appointed by the British government) and a bicameral
legislature.  The upper house of the legislature was typically appointed while the lower
house was elected by the people.

Of course, different
colonial governments did better or worse in terms of meeting their people's needs. 
Overall, though, people were generally content with their governments until after the
French and Indian War.