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The government of Arizona consists of the executive, judiciary, and legislature of Arizona as established by the Arizona Constitution. The executive is composed of the Governor, several other statewide elected officials, and the Governor's cabinet. The Arizona Legislature consists of the House of Representatives and Senate.
The Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix (2021). Members of the Arizona Legislature are elected from 30 districts, each of which elect one senator and two representatives.Members of both chambers serve two-year terms.
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The new constitution was ratified by voters on February 9, 1911, and Arizona statehood took place on February 14, 1912, after eliminating a provision to recall judges that caused an initial veto by President Taft. A few months later, illustrating Arizona's independent streak, voters reinstated the provision permitting the recall of judges. [1]
3.1 Arizona – 1st district – Prescott – Yavapai County – Black Canyon City 3.2 Arizona – 2nd district – North Phoenix – Desert View 3.3 Arizona – 3rd district – Cave Creek – Fountain Hills – New River
As the top elected official, the governor is the head of the executive branch of the Arizona state government and is charged with faithfully executing state laws. [5] The governor has the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Arizona State Legislature ; [ 6 ] to convene the legislature; [ 5 ] and to grant pardons , [ 7 ] with the ...
Redistricting in Arizona occurs every 10 years and is conducted by the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission.In 2010 the commission held 58 business meetings and 43 public hearings in locations all over the state, for a total of over 359 hours in an 11-month period.
The House convenes in the legislative chambers at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix. Its members are elected to two-year terms, with a term limit of four consecutive terms (eight years). Each of the state's 30 legislative districts elects two state house representatives and one state senator, [ a ] with each district having a population of ...