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{{USState | {{USState | ||
|name=Arizona | |name=Arizona | ||
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|capital=Phoenix | |capital=Phoenix | ||
|language=English | |language=English | ||
| − | |governor= | + | |governor=Doug Ducey |
|gparty=Republican | |gparty=Republican | ||
| − | |senator1= | + | |senator1=Kyrsten Sinema |
| − | |s1party= | + | |s1party=Democrat |
| − | |s1phone=(202) 224- | + | |s1phone=(202) 224-2235 |
| − | |s1email= | + | |s1email= |
| − | |senator2= | + | |senator2=Martha McSally |
|s2party=Republican | |s2party=Republican | ||
| − | |s2phone=(202) 224- | + | |s2phone=(202) 224-4521 |
| − | |s2email=http:// | + | |s2email=http://www.flake.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contact-jeff |
|population= | |population= | ||
|date=February 14, 1912 | |date=February 14, 1912 | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | '''Arizona''' became the forty-eighth state to enter | + | '''Arizona''' on February 14, 1912 became the forty-eighth state to enter the union, and the last of the "lower 48" (contiguous) states to enter. 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 became the first state to recognize out-of-state occupational licenses.<ref>Boylan, Dan (April 14, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/apr/14/arizona-now-recognizes-out-of-state-occupational-l/ Arizona now recognizes out-of-state occupational licenses]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 15, 2019.</ref><ref>Folley, Aris (April 17, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/439440-arizona-governor-signs-blow-dry-freedom-law Arizona governor signs 'Blow Dry Freedom' law]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 17, 2019.</ref> | |
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| + | The state Constitution of Arizona, like all of the other 50 states, acknowledges God or our Creator or the ''Sovereign Ruler of the Universe''. It says: | ||
| + | :''We the people of the State of Arizona, grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution.'' | ||
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| + | == Geography & Population == | ||
| + | *The state is bordered by the following states: [[California]], [[Nevada]], [[Utah]], [[Colorado]], and [[New Mexico]] (the latter three meet at a single point known as the "Four Corners", the only place where four states meet; the site is a popular tourist attraction which allows people to photograph themselves physically in four states), as well as Mexico. | ||
| + | [[File:Tucson1.jpg|thumb|120px]] | ||
*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. 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. Republicans control both chambers of the state legislature. Their two United States Senator | + | 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. This was until 2018 when the voters elected Democrat Kyrsten Sinema over Martha McSally. 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 == | ||
| − | *[[Barry Goldwater]] ( | + | *[[Barry Goldwater]] (Conservative leader), GOP presidential nominee in 1964 |
| + | * [[John McCain]] (Republican leader), GOP presidential nominee in 2008 | ||
*[[Frank Lloyd Wright]] (Architect) | *[[Frank Lloyd Wright]] (Architect) | ||
*[[Stewart Udall]] (former Congressman and Secretary of the Interior) | *[[Stewart Udall]] (former Congressman and Secretary of the Interior) | ||
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*[[Erma Bombeck]] (Writer) | *[[Erma Bombeck]] (Writer) | ||
| + | *[[William Rehnquist]] (Supreme Court chief justice) | ||
| + | *[[Sandra Day O'Connor]] (Supreme Court justice) | ||
| + | *[[James Rhodes]] (Republican leader in Congress) | ||
| − | + | ==Elected Officials== | |
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| − | ==Elected Officials== | + | |
===Federal=== | ===Federal=== | ||
| − | + | *Senator [[Kyrsten Sinema]] (D) | |
| − | *Senator [[ | + | *Senator [[Martha McSally]] (R) |
| − | *Senator [[ | + | *Rep. [[Tom O'Halleran]] [D, AZ-1] |
| − | *Rep. [[ | + | *Rep. [[Ann Kirkpatrick]] [D, AZ-2] |
| − | *Rep. [[ | + | *Rep. [[Raul Grijalva]] [D, AZ-3] |
| − | *Rep. [[ | + | *Rep. [[Paul Gosar]] [R, AZ-4] |
| − | *Rep. [[ | + | *Rep. [[Andy Biggs]] [R, AZ-5] |
| − | *Rep. [[ | + | *Rep. [[David Schweikert]] [R, AZ-6] |
| − | *Rep. [[ | + | *Rep. [[Ruben Gallego]] [D, AZ-7] |
| − | *Rep. [[ | + | *Rep. [[Debbie Lesko]] [R, AZ-8] |
| − | *Rep. [[ | + | *Rep. [[Greg Stanton]] [D, AZ-9] |
===Statewide=== | ===Statewide=== | ||
| − | *Governor [[ | + | *Governor [[Doug Ducey]] (R) |
| − | *Attorney General [[ | + | *Attorney General [[Mark Brnovich]] (R) |
| − | *Secretary of State | + | *Secretary of State [[Katie Hobbs]] (D) |
| − | *State Treasurer [[ | + | *State Treasurer [[Kimberly Yee]] (R) |
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | * [[Senator from Arizona]] | ||
| + | * [[Survivalism]] and [[Survivalist retreat]]s | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
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{{USstates}} | {{USstates}} | ||
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[[Category:Arizona]] | [[Category:Arizona]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Red States]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Mountain States]] | ||
| + | [[Category:States of the United States]] | ||
| + | [[Category:United States of America]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Free States]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Constitutional Carry]] | ||
Revision as of 19:52, April 14, 2020
| Capital | Phoenix |
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| Nickname | The Grand Canyon State |
| Official Language | English |
| Governor | Doug Ducey, R |
| Senator | Kyrsten Sinema, D (202) 224-2235 [] |
| Senator | Martha McSally, R (202) 224-4521 [1] |
| 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, and the last of the "lower 48" (contiguous) states to enter. 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.
Arizona became the first state to recognize out-of-state occupational licenses.[2][3]
The state Constitution of Arizona, like all of the other 50 states, acknowledges God or our Creator or the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe. It says:
- We the people of the State of Arizona, grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution.
Contents
Geography & Population
- The state is bordered by the following states: California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico (the latter three meet at a single point known as the "Four Corners", the only place where four states meet; the site is a popular tourist attraction which allows people to photograph themselves physically in four states), 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 [4]
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.[5]
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. This was until 2018 when the voters elected Democrat Kyrsten Sinema over Martha McSally. 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 Kyrsten Sinema (D)
- Senator Martha McSally (R)
- Rep. Tom O'Halleran [D, AZ-1]
- Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick [D, AZ-2]
- Rep. Raul Grijalva [D, AZ-3]
- Rep. Paul Gosar [R, AZ-4]
- Rep. Andy Biggs [R, AZ-5]
- Rep. David Schweikert [R, AZ-6]
- Rep. Ruben Gallego [D, AZ-7]
- Rep. Debbie Lesko [R, AZ-8]
- Rep. Greg Stanton [D, AZ-9]
Statewide
- Governor Doug Ducey (R)
- Attorney General Mark Brnovich (R)
- Secretary of State Katie Hobbs (D)
- State Treasurer Kimberly Yee (R)
See also
References
- ↑ http://az.gov/
- ↑ Boylan, Dan (April 14, 2019). Arizona now recognizes out-of-state occupational licenses. The Washington Times. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
- ↑ Folley, Aris (April 17, 2019). Arizona governor signs 'Blow Dry Freedom' law. The Hill. Retrieved April 17, 2019.
- ↑ http://www.theus50.com/arizona/cities.php
- ↑ http://www.theus50.com/arizona/history.shtml
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