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| − | '''Arizona''' on February 14, 1912 became the forty-eighth state to enter the union. It is known as the [[Grand Canyon]] State. Its capital and largest city is [[Phoenix (city)|Phoenix]]. <ref> http://az.gov/ </ref> | + | '''Arizona''' on February 14, 1912 became the forty-eighth state to enter the union. It is known as the [[Grand Canyon]] State. Its capital and largest city is [[Phoenix (city)|Phoenix]].<ref>http://az.gov/</ref> |
Arizona has always been politically conservative, but until 1952 the conservative Democrats were in control. Thanks to [[Barry Goldwater]], Republicans built a strong base and controlled the electoral vote. In recent years, the state has gained population rapidly and the two parties are evenly matched. | Arizona has always been politically conservative, but until 1952 the conservative Democrats were in control. Thanks to [[Barry Goldwater]], Republicans built a strong base and controlled the electoral vote. In recent years, the state has gained population rapidly and the two parties are evenly matched. | ||
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*Total Land Area: 113,635 square miles | *Total Land Area: 113,635 square miles | ||
| − | *Highest Elevation: 12,633 ft (Humphreys Peak) | + | *Highest Elevation: 12,633 ft (Humphreys Peak) |
*Population (in 2005): 5,939,292 | *Population (in 2005): 5,939,292 | ||
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:Mesa, Population: 396,375 | :Mesa, Population: 396,375 | ||
:Glendale, Population: 218,812 | :Glendale, Population: 218,812 | ||
| − | :Scottsdale, Population: 202,705 <ref> http://www.theus50.com/arizona/cities.php </ref> | + | :Scottsdale, Population: 202,705 <ref>http://www.theus50.com/arizona/cities.php</ref> |
| − | Arizona has a large population of people of [[Native American]] descent. The Indian tribes who inhabited the land that is now Arizona include the [[Apache]], [[Navajo]], [[Mojave]] and [[Yavapai]]. <ref> http://www.theus50.com/arizona/history.shtml </ref> | + | Arizona has a large population of people of [[Native American]] descent. The Indian tribes who inhabited the land that is now Arizona include the [[Apache]], [[Navajo]], [[Mojave]] and [[Yavapai]].<ref>http://www.theus50.com/arizona/history.shtml</ref> |
| − | ==Political culture== | + | ==Political culture== |
| − | In more recent years, the [[Republican Party]] has generally dominated Arizona politics and the [[Arizona legislature | state legislature]]. In 2004, President [[George W. Bush]] won the state's ten electoral votes by a margin of 10 percentage points with 55% of the vote, and in 2008 [[John McCain]] won the state with 54% of the vote. Republicans control both chambers of the state legislature. Their two [[United States Senator]]s are Republican and no Democrat holds statewide office. However, Arizona became the first U.S. state to vote against an anti-gay marriage amendment in the 2006 midterm elections. Although [[gay marriage]] is still illegal in Arizona, this amendment would have abolished civil unions and domestic partnerships for [[homosexual]] couples. Arizona has consistently been a [[red state]] in presidential elections since 1952, except in 1996 when [[Bill Clinton]] won the state. Excepting Clinton, the last [[Democrat]] to win Arizona in a presidential election was [[Harry Truman]] in 1948. | + | In more recent years, the [[Republican Party]] has generally dominated Arizona politics and the [[Arizona legislature|state legislature]]. In 2004, President [[George W. Bush]] won the state's ten electoral votes by a margin of 10 percentage points with 55% of the vote, and in 2008 [[John McCain]] won the state with 54% of the vote. Republicans control both chambers of the state legislature. Their two [[United States Senator]]s are Republican and no Democrat holds statewide office. However, Arizona became the first U.S. state to vote against an anti-gay marriage amendment in the 2006 midterm elections. Although [[gay marriage]] is still illegal in Arizona, this amendment would have abolished civil unions and domestic partnerships for [[homosexual]] couples. Arizona has consistently been a [[red state]] in presidential elections since 1952, except in 1996 when [[Bill Clinton]] won the state. Excepting Clinton, the last [[Democrat]] to win Arizona in a presidential election was [[Harry Truman]] in 1948. |
== Notable Arizonans == | == Notable Arizonans == | ||
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*[[James Rhodes]] (Republican leader in Congress) | *[[James Rhodes]] (Republican leader in Congress) | ||
| − | ==Elected Officials== | + | ==Elected Officials== |
===Federal=== | ===Federal=== | ||
*Senator [[John McCain]] (R) | *Senator [[John McCain]] (R) | ||
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| − | ==See | + | ==See also== |
* [[Survivalism]] and [[Survivalist retreat]]s | * [[Survivalism]] and [[Survivalist retreat]]s | ||
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{{USstates}} | {{USstates}} | ||
| − | [[Category : Arizona]] | + | [[Category:Arizona]] |
| − | [[Category : Red States]] | + | [[Category:Red States]] |
| − | [[Category : Mountain States]] | + | [[Category:Mountain States]] |
| − | [[Category : States of the United States]] | + | [[Category:States of the United States]] |
| − | [[Category : Western United States]] | + | [[Category:Western United States]] |
| − | [[Category : Regions of the Western United States]] | + | [[Category:Regions of the Western United States]] |
| − | [[Category : Regions of the United States]] | + | [[Category:Regions of the United States]] |
| − | [[Category : United States Geography]] | + | [[Category:United States Geography]] |
| − | [[Category : United States of America]] | + | [[Category:United States of America]] |
| − | [[Category : Geography]] | + | [[Category:Geography]] |
| − | [[Category : Survivalism]] | + | [[Category:Survivalism]] |
| − | [[Category : Free States]] | + | [[Category:Free States]] |
| − | [[Category : Constitutional Carry]] | + | [[Category:Constitutional Carry]] |
Revision as of 05:59, June 27, 2016
| Capital | Phoenix |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Grand Canyon State |
| Official Language | English |
| Governor | Doug Ducey, R |
| Senator | John McCain, R (202) 224-2235 Contact |
| Senator | Jon Kyl, R (202) 224-4521 Contact |
| Ratification of Constitution/or statehood | February 14, 1912 |
| Flag of Arizona | Motto: "Ditat Deus"(God Enriches) |
Arizona on February 14, 1912 became the forty-eighth state to enter the union. It is known as the Grand Canyon State. Its capital and largest city is Phoenix.[1]
Arizona has always been politically conservative, but until 1952 the conservative Democrats were in control. Thanks to Barry Goldwater, Republicans built a strong base and controlled the electoral vote. In recent years, the state has gained population rapidly and the two parties are evenly matched.
The growth engine of large scale immigration from California and Mexico, and housing construction collapsed with the Recession of 2008, and the economy is struggling.
Geography & Population
- The state is bordered by the following states: California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico, as well as Mexico.
- Total Land Area: 113,635 square miles
- Highest Elevation: 12,633 ft (Humphreys Peak)
- Population (in 2005): 5,939,292
- Most populated cities in Arizona:
- Phoenix, Population: 1,321,045
- Tucson, Population: 486,699
- Mesa, Population: 396,375
- Glendale, Population: 218,812
- Scottsdale, Population: 202,705 [2]
Arizona has a large population of people of Native American descent. The Indian tribes who inhabited the land that is now Arizona include the Apache, Navajo, Mojave and Yavapai.[3]
Political culture
In more recent years, the Republican Party has generally dominated Arizona politics and the state legislature. In 2004, President George W. Bush won the state's ten electoral votes by a margin of 10 percentage points with 55% of the vote, and in 2008 John McCain won the state with 54% of the vote. Republicans control both chambers of the state legislature. Their two United States Senators are Republican and no Democrat holds statewide office. However, Arizona became the first U.S. state to vote against an anti-gay marriage amendment in the 2006 midterm elections. Although gay marriage is still illegal in Arizona, this amendment would have abolished civil unions and domestic partnerships for homosexual couples. Arizona has consistently been a red state in presidential elections since 1952, except in 1996 when Bill Clinton won the state. Excepting Clinton, the last Democrat to win Arizona in a presidential election was Harry Truman in 1948.
Notable Arizonans
- Barry Goldwater (Conservative leader), GOP presidential nominee in 1964
- John McCain (Republican leader), GOP presidential nominee in 2008
- Frank Lloyd Wright (Architect)
- Stewart Udall (former Congressman and Secretary of the Interior)
- Erma Bombeck (Writer)
- William Rehnquist (Supreme Court chief justice)
- Sandra Day O'Connor (Supreme Court justice)
- James Rhodes (Republican leader in Congress)
Elected Officials
Federal
- Senator John McCain (R)
- Senator Jon Kyl (R)
- Rep. Paul Gosar [R, AZ-1]
- Rep. Trent Franks [R, AZ-2]
- Rep. Ben Quayle [R, AZ-3]
- Rep. Edward Pastor [D, AZ-4]
- Rep. David Schweikert [R, AZ-5]
- Rep. Jeff Flake [R, AZ-6]
- Rep. Raul Grijalva [D, AZ-7]
- Rep. Gabrielle Giffords [D, AZ-8]
Statewide
- Governor Jan Brewer (R)
- Attorney General Tom Horne (R)
- Secretary of State Ken Bennett (R)
- State Treasurer Doug Ducey (R)
See also
References
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