Purchase Solution

The Constitution of Arizona

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

How does Arizona's Constitutions compare to the state of Alabama constitutions? (How does Arizona's Constitution compare to the United States' Constitution?

Compare and contrast the three branches of the Arizona state government with the three branches of the federal government. What do you think is the most important difference between the structure of the Arizona government and the federal government?

Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary

The solution explores the constitutions of the states of Arizona and Alabama to help the student in tackling the problems listed (see above) that asks a comparative analysis of Arizona's constitution to that of another state's. Additionally, the difference of the Arizona constitution to that of the Federal government is also explored.

Solution Preview

How does Arizona's Constitution compare to the state of Alabama's Constitution? (How does Arizona's Constitution compare to the United States' Constitution?

The Constitution for the state of Alabama is huge compared to that of Arizona and even the Constitution of the United States. The Alabama Constitution gives little self-determination to individual counties and cities so most local decisions need to be voted on by the state assembly and are governed by the state constitution. The Alabama Constitution is the longest still used constitution in the world being over 10 times longer than most state constitutions and 40 times longer than the Constitution of the United States.

There are some interesting differences regarding perceived matters of importance between Arizona and Alabama. For example several amendments or sections of the Arizona constitution are included as a result of the perceived threat of Hispanics to the existing "white" ...

Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
The U.S. Constitution

How much do you know about the U.S. Constitution? Test your knowledge with this short quiz!

Native American Removal

This quiz covers the history surrounding the Indian Removal Act of 1830.

African Nationalism and Independence

Students can test their knowledge about African nationalism and independence.

America After WWII

This quiz will access your knowledge of America after WWII and the new age that the country was entering into.

The Slavery Question in the American Territories

This quiz will test your knowledge about various laws and policies on slavery in the U.S. during the 19th century.

View More Free Quizzes
Related BrainMass Solutions

  • Relationship between Arizona state and local governments.

    The State of Arizona has three branches of administration; legislature, executive and judiciary. Any power the constitution did not give to the Federal government can be exercised by the State government of Arizona.

  • Arizona: structure of government & office of the governor

    398992 Arizona Constitution What do you think is the most important difference between the structure of the Arizona government and the federal government?

  • State vs. Federal Power

    Consider for example the Statehood experience of Arizona. The Case of Arizona: An example Arizona almost did not become its own State.

  • Principle of direct democracy in Arizona constitution

    President Taft blocked the way of Arizona to become a state because the state constitution permitted recall of judges. Arizona was forced to drop the idea of judicial recall.

  • Compare Arizona state government and Federal government

    The judges are appointed by the governor on the basis of merit United States constitution has provided with a Federal government with three branches; legislature, executive and judiciary. Arizona has also a government and its branches.

  • Impact of the commerce clause

    In contrary to this case, the state of Arizona was found that they enacted a commerce law that operated within the scope of the constitution in the case of Southern Pacific Company v. Arizona in 1945.

  • Miranda Rights

    Resource: http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data/constitution/amendment05/09.html#1 Review the above website on Miranda v. Arizona (1966) Post a summary describing the significance of Miranda v. Arizona.

  • Arizona: Constitution, State and Local Government Issues

    400188 Provisions of the Arizona Constitution Describes how the Arizona Constitution affects counties . In conclusion, discuss the enduring impact the people in Arizona have had in determining the overall direction of the state.

  • Why are non-educators on state boards of education?

    265764 Why are non-educators on state boards of education? Why does the Arizona Constitution provide for non-educators to be present on the state Board of Education?

View More Related Solutions