Examines constitutional features and structure of Arizona government. Surveys political history and contemporary problems of Arizona. Meets Arizona Constitution requirement for teacher certification. This course meets the first five weeks of each semester.
Prerequisites
None
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe Arizona's territorial period, the development of the state constitution, and the steps to Arizona statehood.
- Analyze the functions of the Arizona state legislature and law making through direct democracy.
- Describe the structure and function of Arizona's executive and administrative branches.
- Describe the structure and function of Arizona's judiciary.
- Describe the various forms of local government that exist in Arizona.