Which of the following were common features of many of the early state constitutions?

a. Separation of powers, strong executives, bicameral legislatures, property qualifications
b. Separation of powers, weak governors, single house legislatures, property qualifications
c. Lack of a judicial branch, strong governors, bicameral legislatures, property qualifications
d. Separation of powers, powerful executives, single house legislatures, no voting restrictions
e. Separation of powers, weak governors, bicameral legislatures, property qualifications


ANS: E

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