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President Taft issued a proclamation declaring Arizona an equal state of the Union on February 14,

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1912 Arizona became a state

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All state officers and legislators must

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be able to read, write and speak English.

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A constitutional convention may be called by the Legislature

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with the approval of the people by referendum

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The permanent state school fund can be used for

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School construction

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The Superintendent of Public Instruction holds this position on the State Board of Education:

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Secretary

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Unified (K-12) school districts may not become indebted to an amount exceeding

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30%

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To render a guilty verdict in criminal cases, it is necessary to have

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unanimous consent of the jury

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There are _______ state Representatives in the House

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60

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No person may be deprived of life, liberty or property without

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due process of the law

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In most cases, the death penalty is carried out by

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lethal injection

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Bank officers may be held responsible for

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taking deposits at a failing bank

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Each legislator must be a U.S. citizen,

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25 years old, and an Arizona resident for 3 years

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The term of office for state legislators is

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2 years (House and Senate)

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A conviction in an impeachment trial requires a 2/3 vote and can result in the official

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being removed from office

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After a legislator has been elected, a recall petition may be filed

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after 5 days following the start of the legislative session

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A municipal corporation is

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a Governor-approved, self-governing city or town with more than 3500 people.

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After a bill is signed, it then

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is filed with the Secretary of State

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Contracts for real estate sales

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can be drafted by licensed real estate agents.

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The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is elected by

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the justices of the Supreme Court.

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The Executive Department consists of

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the Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Treasurer, and Superintendent of Public Instruction

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It is unlawful to place any minor in the same section of a prison with adult prisoners if the minor is under the age of

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18.

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Every bill must be read by the Legislature in sections

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on three different days

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The state may not go into debt for more than

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$350,000

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The right to work is extended to

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all people

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Private healthcare insurance cannot be

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outlawed for purchase.

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The Commission on Judicial Conduct is composed of 11 individuals

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including judges from different courts, a justice of the peace, State Bar representatives, and private citizens.

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Water rights in Arizona are controlled by

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the state.

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Indian land

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are under control of the federal government.

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The governing board of the state universities is called the

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Board of Regents of the University

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Moneys collected from registration, operation or use of vehicles (such vehicle and gasoline taxes) can be used for

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highway systems (including administering laws and publication of Arizona Highways Magazine).

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Superior Court judges must make decisions on every matter brought before them within

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60 days

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Judges and justices are all allowed

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to assume other judicial offices.

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The Commission on Salaries for Elected State Offices is composed of

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private citizens who are appointed.

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To be eligible to vote one must be a

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US citizen, at least 18 years old, and a resident of Arizona.

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While the Legislature is in session, the Governor must act on any bill passed by his Legislature with _____ (excluding Sunday) or the bill automatically becomes law.

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5 days.

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Which governmental body holds the power to impeach

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House of Representatives

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The Corporation Commission is responsible for

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regulating rates of public services corporations.

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With the exception of bills relating to revenue increases or emergency measures, if a bill is vetoed by the Governor it

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can be made a law by getting a 2/3 vote of both the House and Senate.

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The three branches of the Arizona government do not include

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the Congressional branch.

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Elected county officials serve _______ year terms.

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4

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There are _______ state Senators.

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30

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All elections determine employee representation by a union must be taken by

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secret ballot

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Irrigation, drainage and flood control districts

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can levy taxes.

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When a bill is passed by the Legislature it may be

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signed into law by the Governor.

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If property is taken or damaged by eminent domain

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the owner must be fairly compensated.

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A proposed constitutional amendment requires petition signature of ______ of electors

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15%

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If the Governor dies or leaves office, this official (if eligible) becomes the new Governor

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Secretary of State

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Impeachments are tried

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in the Senate with the Chief Justice presiding.

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If any office becomes vacant and there is no provision for filling that office

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the Governor appoints a person to fill the position.

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Special sessions may only be called by

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the Governor.

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Ambulances are regulated by

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the Legislature.

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A justice or judge of any court of record must retire at the age of

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70 and may preside of any court if receiving retirement pay.

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There may be now fewer than _______ judges on the Arizona Supreme Court

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5.

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The court system receives administrative supervision from

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the Supreme Court.

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Recall petitions may be circulated (except for members of the Legislature)

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6 months after an official takes office.

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Which of the following is not a member of the State Board of Education

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a member of the House or Senate.

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Each member elected to the Executive branch must be a U.S. citizen for 10 years as well as

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25 years old and an Arizona resident for 5 years.

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The state's fiscal year begins on

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July 1st.

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Foreign corporations must

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be treated the same as local companies.

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Referendum petitions require signatures of at least _______ of the electors who voted for Governor in the last election.

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5%

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The ______ determines congressional and legislative districts.

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Independent Redistricting Commission

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If any judicial officer is out of the state longer than _______ he or she will forget his or her position.

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60 consecutive days.

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No child shall be gainfully employed during the public school hours if he or she is under the age

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14

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To recall any elected official, recall petitions must have valid signature equaling

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25% of the number of votes cast in the last general election for that office.

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The Legislature may request a special session if

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at least 2/3 of the members of each house sign a petition.

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No company or individual may purchase more than _______ acres of grazing land from the state.

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640

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Any person who has entered the state in violation of federal immigration law can be

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denied bail.

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All domestic and foreign corporations must file articles of incorporation with

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the Corporation Commission

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Laws relating to juveniles may be enacted by

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the Legislature or the people by referendum or initiative.

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The property valuation protection option is available to residents over the age of

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65.

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The English language must be used

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in all government documents.

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No law can be made that limited the amount of damages that can be recovered in cases of

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death or injury.

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Without voter consent, cities, counties, towns, school districts, and other municipal corporations cannot be indebted for more than

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6% of the value of taxable property.

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The state Mine Inspector is

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elected to office for a 4-year term.

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The Economic Estimates Commission determines

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expenditure limitations.

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How many people are elected to the Corporation Commission

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5 people.

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Initiative and referendum petitions relating to state measures are filed with

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the Secretary of State.

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Initiative petitions proposing any measure requires the signatures of at least

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10% of the qualified electors.

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In Arizona, marriage is recognized as a union of

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one man and one woman.

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State lands can never be

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sold for less that $3.00 per acre

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For the Legislature to pass any bill, except those increasing revenues or dealing with emergency measures, this type of vote is necessary

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a simple majority vote of the members of each house.

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A Supreme Court justice must be a

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resident of Arizona for 10 years and an attorney for 10 years.

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The state capital is located in

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Phoenix.

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The Clerk of the Superior Court is elected by the voters to a term of

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4 years.

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Elected county officers include:

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Superintendent of Schools, Treasurer, Assessor, Sheriff, and County Attorney.

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Every county must have at least _______ supervisors.

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3

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Judges can be retire, suspended or disqualified when

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the Commission on Judicial Conduct recommends action to the Supreme Court.

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The state, counties, cities or towns cannot collect sales taxes

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when real estate is bought or sold.

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Which governing body may make loans to individuals, corporations or associations

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No government agency.

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An initiative refers to when

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the people propose a new law.

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Putting a candidate's name on the election ballot requires

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no fee.

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The militia consists of

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all capable citizens of Arizona between the ages of 18 and 45.

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The state seal includes pictures of

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mountains, orchards, cattle, a reservoir and a miner.

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The term of office for members of the Executive branch is

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4 years.

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Amendments to the Constitution are proposed by

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the House or Senate, or by initiative petitions with signatures 15% of the number of votes cast for all candidates for Governor in the last election.

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U. S. Senators from Arizona may not serve more than

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2 consecutive terms.

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States that border Arizona include

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California, New Mexico, and Utah.

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Which type of property is not subject to taxation

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Honeybees.

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Which statement is incorrect

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General elections are held on the first Tuesday in the month of September.

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For the Legislature to pass an emergency measure or a bill dealing with increasing state revenues

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a majority vote of two-thirds of both houses is required.

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Regular legislative sessions begin on the second Monday in

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January.

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Juries in criminal case that do not deal with the death sentence or sentences of over 30 years must consist of at least

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6 persons.

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Public retirement systems are established to

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provide benefits for members.

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Workmen's compensation provides

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money for a order who has been injured or killed on the job.

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There is at least one Superior Court judge for each county, but not more than one judge for every

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30,000 people.

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