All men are created equally free and independent, and have certain inherent and inalienable rights…To secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
Arkansas State Constitution, Article 2 Section 2
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which feature of government does the passage refer to directly?
A. checks and balances
B. popular sovereignty
C. reserved powers
D. separation of powers
B. popular sovereignty
What is the difference between a federal form of government and a confederal form of government?
A. A federal government is democratic, while a confederal government is dictatorial.
B. A federal government has a constitution, while a confederal government does not.
C. A federal government has a defined split of powers between the central and local governments, while a confederal government has strong local governments and a weak central government.
D. A federal government has a clearly defined split between the legislative and executive branches, while a confederal government has a chief executive officer that is chosen from the legislature.
C. A federal government has a defined split of powers between the central and local governments, while a confederal government has strong local governments and a weak central government.
Which of the following terms apply to the United States federal government? Select all that apply.
A. unitary system
B. delegated powers
C. separation of powers
D. parliamentary system
E. relative powers