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Arizona Almanac

The Arizona Almanac provides students, researchers and the public with information and resources about the state of Arizona.

Law and Government

Black and white photo of Arizona Governor George W.P. Hunt addressing a crowd from the balcony at the State Capitol on Statehood Day in PhoenixLaw and Government

               Three branches of government:

               The Governor is the chief executive. The Secretary of State is next in line.

               The legislature has two houses, with 30 districts. Each district elects one senator                         and two representatives.

               The highest court is the Arizona Supreme Court. The court has seven justices.

 

 

Learn about the documents leading to Statehood

 

Image source: Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records- State Archives Photographs (Arizona Memory Project)