The course in Arizona Constitutional Law concerns the important provisions of the Arizona Constitution that are significantly different from similar provisions in the U.S. Constitution and in other state constitutions. Topics include Arizona’s unique constitutional system of direct democracy (i.e., voter recall of elected officials, voter referenda and voter constitutional and legislative initiatives), the constitutional separation of the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Branches of Arizona government, and Arizona constitutional and individual rights that are significantly different from, or more extensive than, rights protected by the U.S. Constitution and the constitutions of other states. The primary focus will be on current political and legal controversies in these areas. There is no casebook for the course. We will access Arizona Supreme Court and other court opinions, as well as relevant proposed and existing Arizona legislation, through the internet.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: No
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
Mid Term Or Other Exam: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: No
Participation Points: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.