AEPA US/Arizona Constitution Test

Questions and Answers

The boundaries of the state of Arizona can only be changed by?

Congress (correct)

The Supreme Court

The President

The Governor

When did Arizona become a state?

1912

Where does the power of government come from?

The people

Federal law takes precedence over?

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

Abuse Signup and view all the answers

Religion and state must be?

Separate Signup and view all the answers

_____________ moneys cannot be used to support religion.

Public Signup and view all the answers

There is no ___________ requirement for office.

religious Signup and view all the answers

The accused has the right to a speedy _______.

Trial Signup and view all the answers

The accused has the right to call________ to testify on their behalf.

witnesses Signup and view all the answers

The accused has the right to ________ if convicted.

appeal Signup and view all the answers

What are the branches of government?

executive, judicial and legislative Signup and view all the answers

The Legislative branch is made up of the _____________ and the house of representatives.

Senate Signup and view all the answers

The Legislative branch is made up of the senate and the house of _______________.

representatives Signup and view all the answers

What is a general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision?

Referendum Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of passing legislature called?

Enactment Signup and view all the answers

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

Veto Signup and view all the answers

How many representatives does the house of representatives have from each district?

2 Signup and view all the answers

How many members does the senate have?

20 Signup and view all the answers

A special session of the legislature can be called by presenting the governor with a petition signed by _____ of the members in each house.

2/3 Signup and view all the answers

A member of the legislature must be a US Citizen and ____ years old.

25 Signup and view all the answers

A member of the legislature must be a US Citizen and an Arizona resident for ______ years.

3 Signup and view all the answers

Each annual session of the Arizona legislature begins on the _________________ Monday of January.

2nd Signup and view all the answers

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

2/3 Signup and view all the answers

A bill must be read different times on __ different days before it is passed.

three Signup and view all the answers

There can be ____ subject per act.

one Signup and view all the answers

Members of the legislature cannot serve more than ____ consecutive terms.

four Signup and view all the answers

Governor, Attorney General, State Treasurer are all members of the _____________ branch?

Executive Signup and view all the answers

Officers of the executive branch must be a US citizen and at least ______ years old.

23 Signup and view all the answers

Officers of the executive branch must be US citizens and Arizona residents for at least _____ years.

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If the governor resigns or is removed from office, who assumes the office until the holding of a special election?

Secretary of state Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of justices that are required on the supreme court?

5 Signup and view all the answers

The normal term for a chief justice of the supreme court is _____ years.

6 Signup and view all the answers

The decisions of the supreme court are available freely to the _______.

Public Signup and view all the answers

Judges on the superior court are elected by qualified ______.

voters Signup and view all the answers

The supreme court, the court of appeals and the superior court are all courts of _____________.

record Signup and view all the answers

A judicial officer forfeits his office if he leaves the state for more than ______ days without an extended leave of absence.

60 Signup and view all the answers

_ of the supreme court can serve on more than one appointment committee.

Chief Justice Signup and view all the answers

In criminal cases involving the death penalty, the jury must have _____ people.

12 Signup and view all the answers

An elected officer can be removed from office by a process called?

recall Signup and view all the answers

The house of representatives has the power to?

impeachment Signup and view all the answers

______ on a specific class of property must be uniformly assigned.

taxes Signup and view all the answers

Property subject to __________ includes none of federal, state, county and municipal property.

taxation Signup and view all the answers

Widowers and the disabled can be exempt from ________ tax depending on the assessment limit and their income.

property Signup and view all the answers

____ can levy special assessments to make local improvements.

incorporated towns Signup and view all the answers

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

30 Signup and view all the answers

Car owners face a _____________ tax.

license Signup and view all the answers

The economic estimates commission estimates total personal __________ for the coming year.

income Signup and view all the answers

The property valuation protection option is available only to those ____ and older who qualify.

65 Signup and view all the answers

The ________ tax yearly increase can't exceed ten percent.

ad valorem Signup and view all the answers

An increase in state taxes requires a ________ vote of each house in the legislature.

2/3 Signup and view all the answers

The state can lease lands for mineral purposes for a period of ____ years.

20 Signup and view all the answers

The constitution requires that the ___________ provide for all types of school.

state Signup and view all the answers

The county ________ fund is provided for by the laws of the legislature.

school Signup and view all the answers

Counties are Counties of the _________.

state Signup and view all the answers

Sheriff, a county attorney, a recorder, a treasurer, an assessor, a superintendent of schools and at least three supervisors are all _____________ officers.

county Signup and view all the answers

County officers are ______________ by the voters.

elected Signup and view all the answers

A county ________ becomes the organic law of the county.

Charter Signup and view all the answers

_ in Arizona requires an 8 hour work day.

Labor Law Signup and view all the answers

A child _____________ or under cannot work for money during the hours of the school day.

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The defense of contributory negligence is determined by the ______.

jury Signup and view all the answers

What leads to a person not collecting money from damages made due to their own negligence?

Contributory negligence Signup and view all the answers

Worker blacklists are?

illegal Signup and view all the answers

Property on Indian reservation is not taxed by the _________.

state Signup and view all the answers

In Arizona, schools are conducted in ___________.

English Signup and view all the answers

Public retirement funds must be separate and _______________

independent Signup and view all the answers

___________ cannot be written for any reason and cannot grant privileges or immunity for one person.

Laws Signup and view all the answers

________ must apply equally to all people and corporations.

Laws Signup and view all the answers

A bill of ___________ is when a law is enacted retroactively to declare a person guilty of a crime.

attainder Signup and view all the answers

An indictment for a _________ cannot happen without a preliminary hearing before a magistrate.

felony Signup and view all the answers

Initiative and referendum become laws only by a ___ vote in an election with the approval of the governor.

majority Signup and view all the answers

The power of initiative and referendum are available to people who ___________ with the required number of signatures.

petition Signup and view all the answers

The power of initiative and referendum are available to ___________ cities, towns, and counties.

incorporated Signup and view all the answers

A member of _______________ cannot hold any other position with the state of Arizona or city or county except for school trustee or teacher.

legislature Signup and view all the answers

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

legislature Signup and view all the answers

A ___________ is required for each house to do business.

quorum Signup and view all the answers

In an election for ______________ branch officers, if there is a tie the two houses of the legislature elect one of the people.

executive Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Arizona Constitution Test Key Facts

The boundaries of Arizona can only be modified by Congress.
Arizona achieved statehood in 1912.
Government authority is derived from the people.
Federal law supersedes all other laws.
Individuals have the right to express their views unless they abuse that right.
There must be a separation of religion and state in governance.
Public funds cannot support religious activities.
No religious test is required to hold office in Arizona.
The accused is entitled to a speedy trial and the right to call witnesses in their defense.
Convicted individuals have the right to appeal their sentence.

Government Structure

Arizona's government is divided into three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial.
Legislative branch consists of the Senate and House of Representatives.
The House of Representatives has two representatives per district, totaling 60 members.
The Arizona Senate is made up of 30 members.
A special legislative session can be initiated by a petition signed by two-thirds of house members.

Legislative Processes

A legislator must be a U.S. citizen, at least 25 years old, and an Arizona resident for three years.
The annual legislative session starts on the second Monday of January.
Each house may expel members with a two-thirds vote.
A legislative bill must be read three times on three separate days before passing.
Each legislative act must address one subject only.
Legislators are limited to four consecutive terms in office.

Executive Branch

Key positions include Governor, Attorney General, and State Treasurer, all part of the executive branch.
Executive branch officers must be U.S. citizens, at least 23 years old, and Arizona residents for at least five years.
Should the governor leave office, the Secretary of State assumes duties until a special election.

Judicial System

The Arizona Supreme Court requires a minimum of five justices.
The term for a chief justice in the Supreme Court is six years.
Supreme Court decisions are accessible to the public.
Judges on the Superior Court are elected by eligible voters.
Criminal trials involving the death penalty require a jury of twelve.

Voting and Taxes

Elected officers may be removed via recall elections.
The House of Representatives holds the power of impeachment.
Tax assessments must be uniformly allocated across specified classes of property.
Certain vulnerable groups, such as widowers and the disabled, may receive property tax exemptions.

Income and Expenditures

The economic estimates commission projects personal income for the upcoming year.
Property valuations under certain options are limited to individuals aged 65 and older.
Increases in state taxes necessitate a two-thirds legislative vote.

Labor laws enforce an eight-hour workday.
Children under 14 are prohibited from working during school hours.
Activities such as worker blacklisting are deemed illegal.

Remedies and Legal Procedures

Contributory negligence can impact claims of damages in personal injury cases, determined by a jury.
Property on Indian reservations is exempt from state taxation.
Laws must apply equally to all individuals and entities, prohibiting special privileges for any person.
An indictment for a felony necessitates a preliminary hearing.

Initiative and Referendum

Initiatives and referendums require a majority vote from the electorate and must receive gubernatorial approval to become law.
The power of these processes is available to incorporated cities, towns, and counties in Arizona.

Miscellaneous

Members of the legislature are exempt from civil or criminal liability for statements made while in office.
A quorum is necessary for the legislature to conduct business.
In case of a tie in the election of executive branch officers, the two houses of the legislature will elect the final candidate.

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AEPA US/Arizona Constitution Test

Questions and Answers

The boundaries of the state of Arizona can only be changed by?

When did Arizona become a state?

Where does the power of government come from?

Federal law takes precedence over?

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

Religion and state must be?

_____________ moneys cannot be used to support religion.

There is no ___________ requirement for office.

The accused has the right to a speedy _______.

The accused has the right to call________ to testify on their behalf.

The accused has the right to ________ if convicted.

What are the branches of government?

The Legislative branch is made up of the _____________ and the house of representatives.

The Legislative branch is made up of the senate and the house of _______________.

What is a general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision?

What is the process of passing legislature called?

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

How many representatives does the house of representatives have from each district?

How many members does the senate have?

A special session of the legislature can be called by presenting the governor with a petition signed by _____ of the members in each house.

A member of the legislature must be a US Citizen and ____ years old.

A member of the legislature must be a US Citizen and an Arizona resident for ______ years.

Each annual session of the Arizona legislature begins on the _________________ Monday of January.

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

A bill must be read ________ different times on __________ different days before it is passed.

There can be ____ subject per act.

Members of the legislature cannot serve more than ____ consecutive terms.

Governor, Attorney General, State Treasurer are all members of the _____________ branch?

Officers of the executive branch must be a US citizen and at least ______ years old.

Officers of the executive branch must be US citizens and Arizona residents for at least _____ years.

If the governor resigns or is removed from office, who assumes the office until the holding of a special election?

What is the minimum number of justices that are required on the supreme court?

The normal term for a chief justice of the supreme court is _____ years.

The decisions of the supreme court are available freely to the _______.

Judges on the superior court are elected by qualified ______.

The supreme court, the court of appeals and the superior court are all courts of _____________.

A judicial officer forfeits his office if he leaves the state for more than ______ days without an extended leave of absence.

__________ ___________ of the supreme court can serve on more than one appointment committee.

In criminal cases involving the death penalty, the jury must have _____ people.

An elected officer can be removed from office by a process called?

The house of representatives has the power to?

______ on a specific class of property must be uniformly assigned.

Property subject to __________ includes none of federal, state, county and municipal property.

Widowers and the disabled can be exempt from ________ tax depending on the assessment limit and their income.

______________ __________ can levy special assessments to make local improvements.

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

Car owners face a _____________ tax.

The economic estimates commission estimates total personal __________ for the coming year.

The property valuation protection option is available only to those ____ and older who qualify.

The ____ ____________ tax yearly increase can't exceed ten percent.

An increase in state taxes requires a ________ vote of each house in the legislature.

The state can lease lands for mineral purposes for a period of ____ years.

The constitution requires that the ___________ provide for all types of school.

The county ________ fund is provided for by the laws of the legislature.

Counties are Counties of the _________.

Sheriff, a county attorney, a recorder, a treasurer, an assessor, a superintendent of schools and at least three supervisors are all _____________ officers.

County officers are ______________ by the voters.

A county ________ becomes the organic law of the county.

_______ ______ in Arizona requires an 8 hour work day.

A child _____________ or under cannot work for money during the hours of the school day.

The defense of contributory negligence is determined by the ______.

What leads to a person not collecting money from damages made due to their own negligence?

Worker blacklists are?

Property on Indian reservation is not taxed by the _________.

In Arizona, schools are conducted in ___________.

Public retirement funds must be separate and _______________

___________ cannot be written for any reason and cannot grant privileges or immunity for one person.

________ must apply equally to all people and corporations.

A bill of ___________ is when a law is enacted retroactively to declare a person guilty of a crime.

An indictment for a _________ cannot happen without a preliminary hearing before a magistrate.

Initiative and referendum become laws only by a ___ vote in an election with the approval of the governor.

The power of initiative and referendum are available to people who ___________ with the required number of signatures.

The power of initiative and referendum are available to ___________ cities, towns, and counties.

A member of _______________ cannot hold any other position with the state of Arizona or city or county except for school trustee or teacher.

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

A ___________ is required for each house to do business.

In an election for ______________ branch officers, if there is a tie the two houses of the legislature elect one of the people.

Study Notes

A bill must be read different times on __ different days before it is passed.

_ of the supreme court can serve on more than one appointment committee.

____ can levy special assessments to make local improvements.

The ________ tax yearly increase can't exceed ten percent.

_ in Arizona requires an 8 hour work day.