EDC 282 - Arizona Constitution for Teachers

1. Identify major principles in the Arizona Declaration of Rights.
2. Illustrate examples of direct democracy in Arizona.
3. Describe the structure, functions, and powers of Arizona state government.
4. Interpret provisions of the Arizona Constitution in K12 contexts.

1. Arizona Declaration of Rights
   1. Historical and political context
   2. Basic civil liberties and due process
   3. Limitations on the powers of state government
   4. Provisions related to suffrage
   5. Direct democracy (initiative, referendum, recall)
   6. Role of the Progressive movement
   7. Procedures for amending the Arizona Constitution
2. Branches of Arizona Government
   1. Structure, functions, and powers of the three branches
   2. Relationships among the three branches
   3. Terms and qualifications (state legislators, executive departments, judges)
   4. Steps in the legislative process
   5. Jurisdiction of Arizona courts
   6. Procedures for electing, removing, and replacing members of government
   7. Relationship between sovereign tribal governments and state government
3. Other Provisions of the Arizona Constitution
   1. Revenues and taxation
   2. Other provisions (e.g., corporations, labor, militia, English language)
   3. Structure of the Arizona K12 public school system
   4. Education of K12 students, including exceptional learners