Understanding the Arizona Constitution By Toni Mcclory ISBN: 9780816520961 Published: 2000 Number of Pages: 212 Edition: 1st Binding: Paperback

Pricing & Availability: Additional Details: Product Type: Book Publisher: University of Arizona Press Description:  An authoritative guide to Arizona government— written in plain language! How do laws make their way through the state legislature?What are the specific powers of the governor? How do the courts make public policy? Can citizens change the constitution? 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. • For concerned citizens, it offers topics of special interest to voters—including facts about initiatives and referenda and a chapter on local government—and contains references to online government resources.• For lawyers and business people, it makes available a brief yet sophisticated synopsis of state government along with a wealth of citations and supporting detail.• For students and teachers, it offers an exceptionally readable introductory text that relies heavily on primary sources and features "pro and con" passages-examining both sides of important issues-that are designed to stimulate critical thinking. 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.

Library of Congress Control Number
   - LC control Number:  00010604

International Standard Book Number: 0816520941 (cloth : alk. paper): 0816520968 (paper : alk. paper)

Level of Bibliographic Control and Coding Detail: COUTTS

Geographic Area Code: n-us-az

Library of Congress Call Number
   - Classification number: KFA2802
   - Item number: .M33 2001

Dewey Decimal Classification Number
   - Edition number: 21
   - Classification number: 342.791/02

Main Entry - Personal Name
   - Personal name: McClory, Toni,
   - Personal name: McClory, Toni.
   - Dates associated with a name: 1948-

Title Statement
   - Title: Understanding the Arizona Constitution /
   - Statement of responsibility, etc.: Toni McClory.

Publication, Distribution, etc. (Imprint)
   - Place of publication, distribution, etc.: Tucson :
   - Name of publisher, distribution, etc.: The University of Arizona Press,
   - Date of publication, distribution, etc.: 2001.

Physical Description
   - Extent: xiv, 212 p. :
   - Other physical details: ill., maps ;
   - Dimensions: 24 cm.

Bibliography, etc. Note
   - Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. [183]-204) and index.

Subject Added Entry - Topical Term
   - Topical term or geographic name entry element: Constitutional law
   - Geographic subdivision: Arizona.