Amendment Of Constitution Mcq In Phoenix
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An amendment may be proposed by a two-thirds vote of both Houses of Congress, or, if two-thirds of the States request one, by a convention called for that purpose. The amendment must then be ratified by three-fourths of the State legislatures, or three-fourths of conventions called in each State for ratification.
It uses significantly different language, contains more expansive civil liberties, and builds several unique institutions, specific to Arizona's special political community. It is also hard not to see that the Arizona Constitution is far, far longer than the U.S. Constitution.
Amending the Arizona Constitution Either chamber of the Arizona State Legislature is allowed to propose an amendment. A majority of members of both chambers must approve it. If they do, the proposed amendment goes on a statewide ballot for a popular vote of the people.
Section 3. Supreme law of the land; authority to exercise sovereign authority against federal action; use of government personnel and financial resources.
A. Every public officer holding an elective office, either by election, appointment or retention, is subject to recall from such office by the qualified electors of the electoral district from which candidates are elected to that office. Such electoral district may include the whole state.
The Arizona Constitution requires valid signatures from 15% of qualified electors to place an initiative proposing a constitutional amendment on the ballot and valid signatures from 10% of qualified electors to place an initiative proposing a statutory amendment on the ballot. Ariz. Const.
