Government
a suggested change to an Arizona law or the state constitution
initiative
a proposed law
bill
What is required for an initiative to become a law or an amendment to Arizona's constitution?
A majority vote from Arizona voters.
A document signed by a large number of people who agree the initiative should be voted on in the next election.
petition
an addition to or change to a law
amendment
What is the role of a committee in the bill approval process?
The role of a committee in the bill approval process is to study and research the details of the bill. They may also reach out to the executive branch for their opinion. The committee discusses the bill's chances of becoming a law.
an elected member of Congress
legislator
a method where voters may veto a law or part of a law by collecting signatures from voters to place the issue on the ballot
referendum
Explain the three powers Arizona voters have to change the constitution or their elected officials.
Initiatives let voters change or add laws through amendments.
Referendums let voters remove laws or parts of laws.
Recalls let voters fire or remove elected officials.
a person or group of people that a congressperson is elected to represent
constituent
Who can write a bill?
Anyone can write a Bill.
What is the first step in the process of approving a Bill?
First, you must write the bill.
How can an Arizona citizen suggest a change to the law or constitution?
By creating a petition