Arizona Constitution Practice Test

Initiative petitions proposing any measure require the signatures of at least:

1. 2/3 of the Legislature

2. Four members of the Executive Department

3. 25% of the qualified electors

4. 10% of the qualified electors

The correct answer is: 10% of the qualified electors

The requirement for initiative petitions proposed by citizens in Arizona is to gather the signatures of at least 10% of the qualified electors who voted in the most recent general election. This percentage is stipulated in the Arizona Constitution to ensure that proposed measures have sufficient public support before being placed on the ballot for a vote. This threshold allows a reasonable level of participation from the electorate, while also making it feasible for grassroots movements to bring issues to the forefront, maintaining the democratic process where citizens can influence legislation directly. The other options do not apply to the initiative process in Arizona. For instance, requiring 2/3 of the Legislature or four members of the Executive Department would not align with the purpose of the initiative process, which is to empower voters rather than legislators or executive officials in this context. The option of 25% is also incorrect as it exceeds the required threshold established by law.