Why did the Founding Fathers choose to adopt a Constitution?
A. to give states rights within the nation
B. to give individuals rights within their states
C. to outline the powers of a new federal government
D. to limit the powers of the existing federal government
C. to outline the powers of a new federal government.
How is a unitary system of government different from a federal system?
A. In a unitary system, all powers are held by one government.
B. In a unitary system, most powers are reserved to provincial governments.
C. In a federal system, there are no checks and balances between branches of government.
D. In a federal system, the head of the executive branch and the legislative branch are the same person.
A. In a unitary system, all powers are held by one government.
Which statement best describes the government set up in the United States Constitution?
A. The president is a ceremonial role without any real power.
B. Government powers are split between national and state governments.
C. The government is weak and does not help the states to work together.
D. The president is the leader of the legislative branch.
B. Government powers are split between national and state governments.
After a bill passes both houses in the Arkansas state legislature, what needs to happen before it can become a law?
A. It needs to be approved by the people of Arkansas.
B. It needs to be printed in state newspapers.
C. It needs to be approved by the Arkansas Supreme Court.
D. It needs to be signed by the governor.