AEPA Constitution of the United States & AZ033

Boundaries of the State of Arizona can only be changed by

Congress

1912

Arizona became a state

The power of government comes from

The People

Supremacy Clause

Federal law supersedes all other laws

People can express themselves freely as long as they don't ____________ the right

abuse

Regarding religion and the state, it is true that:

there must be separation

Public monies can be used in the support of religion

False

There are no religious requirements for office

True

The accused have a right to

speedy trial, to call witnesses on their behalf, appeal if convicted

Branches of Government are

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Legislative branch consists of

House of Representatives and Senate

Referendum & enactment

2 methods of putting forth legislation through the voting process

The governor cannot____ a referendum or initiative measure passed by the people.

veto

The house of representatives has_________ from each district

2

The AZ Senate has ________ members

30 (1 from each district)

A special session of the legislature can be called by

presenting the Governor with a petition signed by 2/3 of each house

Independent Redistricting Committee

Redefines legislative districts

Legislative Branch Requirements

US Citizen

25 yrs old

AZ resident 3 yrs

Each annual session of the legislation begins

the 2nd Monday of January

Each house establishes its own rules for its member and may expel them by ______ votes

2/3

A bill must be read_______ times on ________ different days before it can be passed

3

There can be ______ subject per act

1

Members of the legislature cannot serve more than ______ consecutive terms

4

Supreme Court Justice if a member of what government branch

Judicial

Executive Branch requirements

US Citizen

25 yrs old

AZ resident 5 yrs

Who takes office if the Governor resigns or is removed from office until a special election is held

Secretary of State

The minimum number of Justices required on the Supreme Court

5

6 years

The normal term for a Chief Justice on the supreme court

Decision of the Supreme Court are

freely available to the public

Judges of Superior court are

elected by qualified voters

Courts of record include

Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, & Superior Court

A Judicial officer forfeits his office if they leave the state for more than ______ days without an extended leave of absence

60

Who can serve on more than one appointment committee

Chief Justice of Supreme Court

Requirements to vote

U.S. citizen, 18 years old, and registered

An independent can vote for who in a primary election

either party's primary

In criminal cases involving the death penalty a what is required

a jury of 12

Recall

the process to remove an elected officer from office

Impeachment

is the power of the House of Representatives

Taxes on a specific class of property

must be uniformly assigned

Property subject to taxation includes:

none of federal, state, county, & municipal property

Who are exempt from property tax depending of the assessment limit & their income

Widowers & the disabled

Can levy special assessments to make local improvements

Incorporated Towns

The debts of the unified school district cannot exceed more than ______ of the taxable property

30%

Car owners face

a license tax

Economic Estimate Committee

Estimates total personal income for the coming year

Property valuation protection option is only available to

those 65 & older who qualify

ad valorem tax can't exceed ______ yearly increase

2%

The state can lease agricultural land for

10 yrs

The state can lease mineral land for

20 yrs

The AZ constitution requires the state provide for

all schools

The school system is run by

State board of Education

State Superintendent of public instruction

County School Superintendents

Governing Boards for state institutions

Board of Regents

Governs the University

The county school fund is provided for by

laws of legislature

Counties are

counties of the state

County Officers

sheriff

county attorney

recorder

treasurer

assessor

superintendent of schools

and at least 3 supervisors

How are county officers chosen?

Elected by voters

A County charter

becomes the organic law of the county

Impeachment trials are held in

the Senate

Municipal corporations can be formed by

legislature

A county charter must be

ratified by the voters of the county

Municipal corporations can be exclusive franchises

false

Corporations

require a charter

can be sued

cannot be engaged in business not stated in their charter

Who can be held personally responsible for accepting deposits if they know the bank is failing?

bank president

director

manager

cashier

other bank officers

Arizona allows monopolies and trusts

false

Corporations _____________ operate without paying an annual fee

can not

Corporations cannot contribute to political campaigns

True

The Corporation Commission

regulates public service corporations in AZ

Public Service Corporation

corporations that are not municipal and that furnish gas, oil, electricity, sewers, telephone, & common carriers

Who determines the rates charged by the public service corporations?

The Corporation commission

The Militia

Consists all capable citizen between 18 -45

Is known as The National Guard of Arizona

must conform to the regulations of the US military

Arizona water rights

are not controlled by the common law of riparian water rights

An 8 hour work day is part of

Arizona Labor Laws

Children 14 and under can work for money during school hours.

False

The defense of contributory negligence is determined by the ________.

jury

An injured worker has the right to

recover damages for injuries & the amount is not subject to any statutory limit

Who is liable for the death & injury of an employee incurred while working in the service of the employer when no negligence is found on the employee's part

the employer under the Employer's liability Law

Worker blacklists are illegal

True

Purpose of the workman's compensation law

to provide compensation to the workman or their dependents if they are injured or killed while working

Under Arizona law polygamy is legal

False

Out of state people owning land in Arizona cannot be charged ____________________ on their land

higher taxes

Property on an Indian reservation is not _______________ by the state

taxed

What is the capital of Arizona

Phoenix

Arizona public school education is

open to all children of school age

free of sectarian control

conducted in English

Incumbents of a salaried elective office can not do this without first resigning or it being their final year in their term

run for election to any salaried local, state, or federal office

Lobbyist can lobby on the floors of the house or senate

False

A person cannot be denied the right to work because they __________ belong to a labor union

don't

Who is qualified to complete a purchase agreement

A person with a valid real estate broker's or salesman's license

Public retirement funds must be

separate & independent

A crime victim has rights to

to be present at any proceedings

be treated with dignity, respect, and fairness

to be advised if they accused or convicted is released

Laws must apply to all equally

True

Laws cannot be written granting a sole person privileges or immunity

True

Can property be taken for public use

Yes, with just compensation

A bill of attainer is when

a law is enacted retroactively to declare a person guilty of a crime

Laws can be enacted granting privileges, compensation, or powers based on hereditary

False

What cannot happen without a preliminary hearing in front of a magistrate

indictment for a felony

How do referendums and initiatives become law

by a majority vote in an election with the approval of the governor

The power of initiative and referendum are available to

people with a petition containing the required number of signatures

incorporated cities, towns, and counties

The independent redistricting commission can be established when

in any year ending in 1

A member of the legislature can hold any position with the state of Arizona or city or county except for school trustee or teacher

False

A member of this branch cannot be held civilly or criminally liable for anything said in the legislature

Legislature branch