Arkansas.
In 1836, this state was admitted into the union with its present constitution, which was slightly amended in 1845.
Electors. White male citizens, residents of the state six months, and actual residents of the county.
Legislature--styled general assembly. Representatives, not more than one hundred, nor less than fifty-four, are apportioned among the counties according to the number of free white male inhabitants, and are elected for two years. Age, twenty-five years; residents of the counties they represent. Senators are chosen in single districts for four years, one-half every two years; the number to be not less than seventeen, nor more than thirty-three. Age, thirty years, inhabitants of the state one year, and actual residents of the district they represent.
General elections are viva voce, until otherwise directed by law. Bills are passed against the veto by majorities of all the members. Bills not returned within three days become laws, unless their return is prevented by adjournment.
Executive. The governor is elected for four years, and is ineligble more than eight in twelve years. Age, thirty years; residence in the state four years. No lieutenant-governor.
A secretary of state for four years, and an auditor and a treasurer for two years, are elected by a joint vote of both houses.
Judiciary. A supreme court, circuit courts, county courts, and justices of the peace. The supreme court is composed of three judges, elected by the legislature for eight years; one every four years, one every six, and one every eight years. In each circuit a judge is elected by the legislature for four years. There is in each county a county court held by justices of the peace. Justices are elected in the townships for two years.
An attorney of state is elected in each judicial district for two years.
A sheriff, a coroner, a treasurer and a county-surveyor, are elected in each county for two years.
Amendments may be made by two successive legislatures, by two-thirds majorities.