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Q: When was the Arizona Constitution adopted?

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A: The Arizona Constitution was adopted on December 9, 1910.

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Q: When did Arizona become a state?

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A: Arizona became the 48th state on February 14, 1912.

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Q: How many articles are in the Arizona Constitution?

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A: The Arizona Constitution contains 30 articles.

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Q: What is the primary goal stated in the Preamble of the Arizona Constitution?

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A: To secure the blessings of liberty to the people of Arizona.

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Q: How can the Arizona Constitution be amended?

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A: Through legislative referral, constitutional convention, or citizen initiative.

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Q: What percentage of both legislative houses must approve a constitutional amendment before it goes to voters?

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A: A simple majority (more than 50%) of both houses.

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Q: What must happen after the legislature approves a constitutional amendment?

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A: It must be approved by a majority of voters in a general election.

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Q: Which document takes precedence when there is a conflict between the Arizona Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?

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A: The U.S. Constitution (due to the Supremacy Clause).

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Q: What was unique about Arizona’s path to statehood compared to other states?

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A: President Taft initially rejected Arizona’s constitution due to a provision allowing for the recall of judges.

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Q: Which Arizona constitutional provision did President Taft object to before granting statehood?

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A: The provision allowing for recall of judges.

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Q: Which article of the Arizona Constitution contains the Declaration of Rights?

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A: Article 2.

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Q: What fundamental principle is stated in Section 2 of the Arizona Constitution?

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A: All political power is inherent in the people, and governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed.

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Q: What does Article 2, Section 6 of the Arizona Constitution protect?

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A: Freedom of speech and the right of every person to freely speak, write, and publish.

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Q: How does the Arizona Constitution address the right to bear arms?

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A: Article 2, Section 26 guarantees the right of individuals to keep and bear arms.

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Q: What protection against unreasonable searches and seizures is provided in the Arizona Constitution?

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A: Article 2, Section 8 prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and requires warrants based on probable cause.

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Q: What right is protected by Article 2, Section 10 of the Arizona Constitution?

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: The rights of the accused in criminal prosecutions, including the right to appear and defend in person and with counsel.

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Q: What protection against self-incrimination is provided in the Arizona Constitution?

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A: Article 2, Section 10 states that no person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself.

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Q: What does Article 2, Section 13 protect against?

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A: Excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.

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Q: How does the Arizona Constitution address religious freedom?

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A: Article 2, Section 12 guarantees the right to worship according to one’s conscience and prohibits religious tests for public office.

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Q: What right is protected by Article 2, Section 24 of the Arizona Constitution?

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A: The right of the people to be secure in their homes against unreasonable entry.

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Q: How does Article 3 of the Arizona Constitution distribute governmental powers?

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A: It divides powers into three distinct departments: legislative, executive, and judicial.

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Q: What restriction does Article 3 place on the powers of government?

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A: No person exercising powers of one department can exercise powers belonging to either of the others.

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Q: What principle is established by Article 3 of the Arizona Constitution?

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A: The principle of separation of powers.

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Q: Under the Arizona Constitution, who has the power to make laws?

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A: The legislative department.

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Q: Under the Arizona Constitution, who has the power to enforce laws?
A: The executive department.
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Q: What are the two parts of the Arizona Legislature?
A: The Senate and the House of Representatives.
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Q: How many members are in the Arizona Senate?
A: 30 members.
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Q: How many members are in the Arizona House of Representatives?
A: 60 members.
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Q: What is the term length for Arizona state representatives?
A: Two years.
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Q: How many legislative districts are there in Arizona?
A: 30 districts.
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Q: How many senators represent each legislative district?
A: One senator per district.
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Q: How many representatives represent each legislative district?
A: Two representatives per district.
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Q: What is the minimum age requirement to serve in the Arizona Legislature?
A: 25 years old.
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Q: What citizenship requirement must legislators meet?
A: Must be a U.S. citizen.
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Q: How long must a legislator have been an Arizona resident before election?
A: Three years.
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Q: How long must a legislator have been a resident of their county before election?
A: One year.
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Q: What is a "citizen initiative" in Arizona?
A: A process allowing citizens to propose laws by petition, bypassing the legislature.
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Q: What percentage of qualified voters must sign a petition to place an initiative on the ballot?
A: 10% for statutes, 15% for constitutional amendments (of the total votes cast for governor in the last election).
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Q: What is the referendum power in Arizona?
A: The power of voters to approve or reject legislation passed by the legislature.
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Q: Which article of the Arizona Constitution outlines the executive department?
A: Article 5.
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Q: What are the elected offices in Arizona's executive branch?
A: Governor, Secretary of State
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Q: What is the term of office for the Arizona Governor?
A: Four years.
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Q: What are the age requirements to serve as Governor of Arizona?
A: At least 25 years old.
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Q: Who becomes Acting Governor when the Governor is absent from the state?
A: The Secretary of State.
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Q: Who is first in the line of succession if the Governor cannot serve?
A: The Secretary of State.
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Q: What power does the Governor have over bills passed by the legislature?
A: The power to sign bills into law or veto them.
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Q: What can the legislature do if the Governor vetoes a bill?
A: Override the veto with a two-thirds vote in both houses.
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Q: What is the Governor's role as Commander-in-Chief?
A: The Governor serves as Commander-in-Chief of the state's military forces when not in federal service.
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Q: What executive power does the Governor have regarding clemency?
A: The power to grant reprieves, commutations
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Q: Which article outlines the judicial branch of Arizona government?
A: Article 6.
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Q: What are the levels of courts in Arizona's judicial system?
Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Superior Court, and lower courts established by law.
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Q: How many justices serve on the Arizona Supreme Court?
A: Seven justices.
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Q: What is the term length for an Arizona Supreme Court Justice?
A: Six years.
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Q: How are Supreme Court justices selected in Arizona?
A: Through merit selection (appointed by the Governor from nominees selected by a commission) in counties with populations over 250
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Q: What is the "retention election" system for judges in Arizona?
A: Voters decide whether to retain appointed judges for another term through a yes/no vote.
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Q: What is the minimum age requirement to serve as an Arizona Supreme Court Justice?
A: At least 30 years old.
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Q: What professional requirement must Arizona Supreme Court Justices meet?
A: Must be admitted to practice law in Arizona.
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Q: How long must a person have resided in Arizona to be eligible to serve as a Supreme Court Justice?
A: At least 10 years.
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Q: What court has original jurisdiction over cases involving state officials?
A: The Arizona Supreme Court.
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Q: What are the qualifications to vote in Arizona? A: U.S. citizen
18 years or older
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Q: What does Article 7 of the Arizona Constitution establish?
A: Suffrage and election provisions.
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Q: What voting method is guaranteed by the Arizona Constitution?
A: Secret ballot.
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Q: What restriction on voting rights applies to those convicted of treason or felony?
A: They may not vote unless their civil rights have been restored.
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Q: When are general elections held in Arizona?
A: On the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
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Q: What does Article 11 of the Arizona Constitution establish?
A: The state educational system.
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Q: What does the Arizona Constitution require regarding public education?
A: The legislature must establish and maintain a general and uniform public school system.
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Q: What educational institutions must be maintained according to Article 11?
A: Public schools, a university, a normal school (teachers college), and other educational institutions.
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Q: How does Article 11 define the purpose of public schools?
A: To develop the pupils' moral, intellectual, and physical powers.
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Q: According to the Arizona Constitution, what must public education be?
A: Free, and instruction must be provided in English.
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Q: What does Article 11 Section 6 prohibit regarding religious instruction?
A: No sectarian instruction can be given in public schools and no religious or political test can be required of teachers.
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Q: What does the Arizona Constitution establish regarding school land grants?
A: Lands granted to the state by Congress for educational purposes constitute a permanent educational fund.
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Q: Who governs Arizona's state universities according to the constitution?
A: The Arizona Board of Regents.
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Q: What does Article 11 Section 10 establish?
A: State aid for education institutions.
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Q: What does Article 11 require regarding textbooks in elementary schools?
A: The legislature must provide for free textbooks in the common schools.
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Q: What principle of taxation is established in the Arizona Constitution?
A: Taxes shall be uniform upon the same class of property.
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Q: What property is exempt from taxation according to the Arizona Constitution?
A: Federal, state, county, and municipal property, public debts, churches, cemeteries, and certain other properties.
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Q: What tax exemption applies to widows and disabled persons?
A: Property tax exemptions for widows, widowers, and disabled persons who meet certain requirements.
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Q: What restrictions are placed on state debt in the Arizona Constitution?
A: State debt is limited to $350, 000 except in specific circumstances.
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Q: How can the state exceed the debt limit established in the constitution?
A: Through approval by a majority of voters in a general election.
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Q: What are the two types of local government established in the Arizona Constitution?
A: Counties and municipalities.
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Q: What is required to create a new county in Arizona?
A: Approval by a majority of voters in the affected areas.
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Q: What is "home rule" as established in the Arizona Constitution?
A: The right of municipalities to create their own charters for local self-governance.
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Q: What population threshold must a city meet to adopt a home rule charter?
A: 3,500 or more inhabitants.
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Q: What principle regarding water rights is established in Article 17?
A: All existing rights to the use of water shall be recognized and confirmed.
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Q: How does Arizona's constitution define the priority of water rights?
A: First in time first in right.
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Q: What waters are subject to appropriation under Arizona law?
A: All flowing waters in streams and canyons are subject to appropriation for beneficial use.
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Q: According to the Arizona Constitution who owns the beds of navigable streams?
A: The state of Arizona.
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Q: What doctrine governs water rights in Arizona?
A: The doctrine of prior appropriation.
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Q: What does Article 18 of the Arizona Constitution focus on?
A: Labor provisions and workers' rights.
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Q: What protection for workers is established in Article 18?
A: The eight-hour workday for state employees and individuals working for state contractors.
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Q: What unique labor provision was included in Arizona's original constitution?
A: The right of workers to recover damages for workplace injuries despite employer defenses.
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Q: What constitutional article addresses the rights of women?
A: Article 2 Section 13 (although Arizona was a leader in women's suffrage granting it in 1912).
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Q: What language is established as the official language of Arizona?
A: English (added by amendment in 2006).
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Q: What does Article 20 of the Arizona Constitution contain?
A: Ordinance provisions and compact with the United States.
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Q: What was the purpose of the "Arizona Rangers" mentioned in the constitution?
A: Law enforcement organization to combat lawlessness in the territory before statehood.
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Q: What does Article 22 of the Arizona Constitution address?
A: Scheduling and transition provisions for statehood.
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Q: What does Article 28 of the Arizona Constitution establish?
A: English as the official language of Arizona.
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Q: What rights to Arizona's natural resources are reserved for the people in the constitution?
A: The right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife, added through amendment in 2010.
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No standing army shall be kept up by this state in time of peace, and no soldier shall in time of peace be quartered in any house without the consent of its owner, nor in time of war except in the manner prescribed by law. One can best understand the historical origins of the provision above by examining events surrounding which of the following conflicts?
American Revolution
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Use the privileges and immunities clause of the Arizona Constitution, quoted below, to answer the question that follows. No law shall be enacted granting to any citizen, class of citizens, or corporation other than municipal, privileges or immunities which, upon the same terms, shall not equally belong to all citizens or corporations. Which of the following best describes the main purpose of this clause of the Arizona Constitution?
to ensure that all citizens share the same privileges and immunities
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Use the excerpt below from the Arizona Constitution to answer the question that follows. The liberty of conscience secured by the provisions of this constitution shall not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify practices inconsistent with the peace and safety of the state. The main purpose of the provision above is to achieve a balance between:
freedom and order.
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What is the the structure of the Arizona state legislature?
one senator and two representatives from thirty legislative districts
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What is a major function of the Arizona state legislature?
to appropriate money needed to operate state government
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What is an excerpt from the Arizona Constitution that illustrates the operation of the system of checks and balances in Arizona state government?
Every bill passed by the legislature, before it becomes a law, shall be presented to the governor. If he approve, he shall sign it, and it shall become a law as provided in this constitution.
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According to the Arizona Constitution, which of the following requirements must be met before a city can frame a charter for its own government?
The city's population must be greater than 3,500.
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20. The Arizona Constitution prohibits which corporate activities?
the formation of monopolies and trusts

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