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U.S. Constitution and the Arizona Constitution

Compare and contrast the U.S. Constitution and the Arizona Constitution. Discuss three findings that account for the significant differences in length. Include at least one source to support your answer.

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The U.S. Constitution is much shorter than the Arizona Constitution because it was written to establish a federal government, while the Arizona Constitution was written to establish a state government. The federal government has fewer responsibilities than a state government, so it does not need as many detailed provisions in its constitution.

Another reason for the difference in length is that the U.S. Constitution is a "living document" that has been amended 27 times since it was adopted. The Arizona Constitution has only been amended 316 times since it was adopted, so it is not as "living" as the U.S. Constitution.

Finally, the U.S. Constitution is more general in its language than the Arizona Constitution. This is because the U.S. Constitution was written to be a framework for government, while the Arizona Constitution was written to be a more detailed document that specifies the powers and responsibilities of the state government.

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Sure, here is a comparison of the U.S. Constitution and the Arizona Constitution:

Characteristic	U.S. Constitution	Arizona Constitution
Length	7 Articles, 27 Amendments	16 Articles, 316 Sections
Date Adopted	September 17, 1787	February 14, 1912
Purpose	To establish a federal government and guarantee certain rights to the people	To establish a state government and guarantee certain rights to the people
Structure	The federal government is divided into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.	The Arizona government is divided into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.
Powers	The federal government has certain enumerated powers, as well as the power to make all laws that are "necessary and proper" to carry out its enumerated powers.	The Arizona government has certain enumerated powers, as well as the power to make all laws that are "necessary and proper" to carry out its enumerated powers.
Rights	The U.S. Constitution guarantees certain rights to the people, such as the right to free speech, the right to bear arms, and the right to due process of law.	The Arizona Constitution guarantees certain rights to the people, such as the right to free speech, the right to bear arms, and the right to due process of law.