Structure of Government
How many branches make up Arizona's state government?
Three
Which branch of Arizona government makes state laws?
The legislative branch
Who is the head of the Arizona's Executive Branch?
The governor
Which branch interprets Arizona's laws?
The Judicial Branch
Which level of government makes laws for the entire United States?
The Federal Government
Name the three branches of Arizona's government
The Legislative branch, Executive branch, and Judicial branch.
What is Arizona's lawmaking body called?
The Arizona legislature
What are two things the governor can do with a bill passed by the Legislature?
Sign it into law or veto it.
What is the highest court in Arizona?
The Arizona Supreme Court
Which level of government is responsible for issuing Arizona driver's licenses?
The Arizona State Government
To separate powers so no one branch becomes too powerful.
What are the two parts of the Arizona Legislature?
The Arizona House of Representatives and the Arizona Senate
What is the Executive Branch mainly responsible for?
Enforcing and carrying out state laws.
What does it mean when a court interprets a law?
It decides what the law means and how it should be applied.
Name one responsibility shared by both the state and federal governments
- Collecting taxes
- Making laws
- Enforcing laws
- Operating courts
- Protecting citizens
What principle divides government power among the three branches?
Separation of Powers
Besides making laws, what is one other important responsibility of the Legislature?
- Approving the state budget
- Representing Arizona citizens
- Confirming certain appointments
- Overseeing state government
Name one other elected official who serves in Arizona's Executive Branch besides the governor.
- Secretary of State
- Attorney General
- State Treasurer
- Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Mine Inspector
- Corporation Commissioners
If someone believes a state law violates the Arizona Constitution, which branch decides?
The Judicial Branch
If a state law conflicts with a federal law, which law usually takes priority?
Federal Law