ARIZONA
redistricting

the process in the United States of
changing political borders. This often
means changing electoral district and
constituency boundaries, usually in
response to periodic census results.
 In
AZ, an independent or bipartisan
commission creates boundaries
gerrymandering

is a form of redistricting in which electoral
district or constituency boundaries are
deliberately modified to help or hurt a
group.
Clean elections

is term used to describe a particular
system of government financing of
political campaigns used in Arizona.
Voter Registration

Voter registration is the requirement to
check in with some central registry
specifically for the purpose of being
allowed to vote in elections.
Primaries

elections are one means by which a
political party nominates candidates for
the following general election.
Superior Court

Arizona Superior Courts are the trial
courts of the U.S. state of Arizona.
 Maricopa
County Superior Court
Zoning

Zoning is a device of land use regulation
used by local governments.
Annexation

Annexation - incorporation of some
territory into another area.
Reapportionment

Zoning area may be changed due to
changes in the distribution of the
population
Central Arizona Project
Colorado River
 deliver water to agricultural irrigation
districts
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Tribal Government

Native American tribes are soveriegn in
designated lands. They can create their
own governments as they determine.
Tribal Jurisdiction and Sovereignty

The sovereign powers of tribes include:
(1)
 (2)
 (3)
 (4)
 (5)
 (6)
 (7)
 (8)
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own form of government
membership in the tribe
regulate domestic relations
rules of inheritance
levy taxes
control entry onto tribal lands
regulate the use and distribution of tribal property
administer justice among members of the tribe