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Authors: Toni McClory
ISBN-13: 9780816520961, ISBN-10: 0816520968
Format: Paperback
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Date Published: November 2000
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Toni McClory

Toni McClory teaches political science at Glendale Community College, before which she practiced law in Arizona for more than eighteen years. She was an assistant attorney general from 1976 to 1991, served a clerkship with the U.S. Court of Appeals, and was a judge pro tem for the Arizona Court of Appeals.

Book Synopsis

A leading lawyer and college educator who was an assistant attorney general through six governors, Toni McClory has written a definitive guide to Arizona government that is as comprehensive as it is easy to understand. It provides a thorough explanation of the state s constitution and shows the impact that its unique features have had on the everyday operation of the state s political system.

Thoroughly up to date and clearly written, this book belongs on every Arizonan s shelf. Much of the information it contains is based on original research compiled by the author from primary sources and draws on her direct experience with government processes, officials, and events.

From administrative rules to water law, Understanding the Arizona Constitution is your complete guide to the inner workings of the state. It is an essential reference for today s citizens and tomorrow s leaders.

Table of Contents

List of Figures
List of Tables
Preface
1The Arizona Constitution1
2Constitutional Origins11
3The Legislative Branch33
4Direct Democracy71
5The Executive Branch91
6The Judicial Branch117
7Local Government143
AppTaft's Veto of Arizona Statehood167
Glossary175
Notes183
Photograph Credits205
Index207

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