The state legislature of Arizona is bicameral, with a Senate and a House of Representatives. Each senator and representative is elected to a two-year term. There is a limit of four consecutive terms. After serving four terms, they must leave office for one term before they can be re-elected to that office. There are some qualifications to become a legislator. Those seeking office in the state Senate or House of Representatives must be at least 25 years old, be a citizen of the United States, reside in the state for three years prior to and live in the county for one year prior to the election. The job of a legislator in Arizona is part-time, due to the limited time of the regular session. Their salaries, currently $24,000 a year, are set by public vote. There are several exemptions and special privileges that legislators enjoy when the legislature is in session. The first of these is that they cannot be arrested except in cases of crime, treason or breach of the peace. They are also exempt from civil suit during the session or fifteen days before the start of the session. They can also speak freely on the floor of the Senate or House, leaving them free from civil suits involving defamation or slander. However, they are expected to follow the rules of each House and are subject to punishment for disorderly conduct or may be removed from the Houses if deemed necessary. The way the legislature is organized is very important to the actual process of making laws. At the state level, seniority is not important, but the division of power between majority and minority parties is. The Speaker of the House is the Speaker and is chosen by vote of the entire House. In fact, it is the m...... half of the document ......n is a joint memorial, which is an official statement of the State's position on an issue that is not within its jurisdiction, or a request for action to an agency or official of the federal government. The final action is the simple memorial, which is an expression of the location of a house. There are also duties that the legislature has beyond passing laws. They can create and fund government offices, approve governor appointments, and remove someone from office through impeachment. This gives them an advantage over other branches because, in a system of checks and balances, they have more control capabilities. This, along with the ability to appropriate and tax, makes them the most powerful branch of Arizona state government. Works Cited Gawronski, D. (2002). An introduction to the history and government of Arizona. Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Publishing.