One Reason the U

question 53

Multiple Choice

One reason the U.S. has a federal system is that

• A) it was, in the late 1700s, a homogeneous country.
• B) the Founders believed a federal system would be appropriate given the diversity of the states.
• C) the national government was considered too strong under the Articles of Confederation.
• D) the Founders copied the English system of government.
• E) a parliamentary system works best in a federal system.

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Definitions:

Leaf Arrangement

The pattern or configuration in which leaves are distributed on the stem of a plant.

Node

A point in a plant where leaves, branches, or stems originate.

Trichomes

Hair-like outgrowths on the epidermis of plants, serving various functions such as reducing water loss and providing protection against herbivores.

Herbivores

Organisms that eat primarily plants or plant-based materials.