How was the legislature of North Carolina colony selected?

The legislature of the North Carolina colony, known as the General Assembly, was initially composed of an appointed council and an elected assembly. The governor appointed the council members, while the assembly was made up of representatives elected by the colonial freemen, who were typically landowners. Over time, the structure evolved, but the dual system of an appointed upper house and an elected lower house persisted, reflecting a blend of colonial governance and local representation.