Textbook1. Understanding the Arizona Constitution
Read chapters 1, 2, 4, and 7 from Understanding the Arizona Constitution.
Electronic Resource1. Understanding the Arizona Constitution: 2012 Supplement
Review the updated information in Understanding the Arizona Constitution: 2012 Supplement for the sections in your assigned reading.
https://www.uapress.arizona.edu/extras/mcclory/AZconUpdate.pdf
2. Arizona Voters Defeat Five Ballot Measures
Read "Arizona Voters Defeat Five Ballot Measures," by Dungan, Pitzl, Sanchez, and Reinhart, from the AZ Central website.
https://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/free/20121102arizona-propositions-defeated.html
3. Constitution of the United States
Use this resource to assist with your research.
https://constitutioncenter.org/media/files/constitution.pdf
4. Constitution of the State of Arizona
Use this resource to assist with your research.
https://www.azleg.gov/const/arizona_constitution.pdf
https://www.caddoschools.org/
Assignments
Letter to Editor and Draft Initiative
Arizona offers unique opportunities for direct democracy based on initiative power. The Arizona voters, for example, have recently rejected the Proposition 204 initiative that sought to convert a temporary sales tax that funded education into a permanent tax.
In a 500-750-word "Letter to the Editor," propose an initiative for an educational issue that you feel needs to be addressed. Include a plan about how this issue could become an initiative under Arizona law.
Your letter should be written to persuade others to agree with your position. Support your position with examples from case law, the U.S. Constitution, or other readings.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Part 2
Clinical Field Experience
Assignments Letter to Editor and Draft Initiative
Attend a school board meeting for a local school district.
In a 500-750-word reflection about your experience, address the following:
1. Items addressed at the board meeting;
2. Meeting attendees;
3. Who presented;
4. What you learned at this board meeting; and
5. How you will use what you learned as a teacher.
Submit a copy of the meeting agenda to LoudCloud with your reflection.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
Topic 6: Discussion Question 2- word count 200-250
Compare and contrast the U.S. Constitution and the Arizona Constitution. Discuss three findings that account for the significant differences in length.
Topic 6: Discussion Question 1- word count 200-250
Discuss the impact of the Progressive movement on the creation of the Arizona Constitution, including the declaration of rights, ballot initiatives, and recall of judges.