What is the maximum number of terms a member of the Arizona Legislature can serve?

A member of the Arizona Legislature is limited to serving a maximum of two consecutive terms in either the House of Representatives or the Senate. This term limit is established to promote political turnover and prevent the entrenchment of career politicians, ensuring that new individuals have the opportunity to represent their communities and bring fresh perspectives into the legislative process.

The two-consecutive-term limit applies to each chamber separately; therefore, it is possible for a legislator to serve two consecutive terms in the House and then run for two consecutive terms in the Senate, though they cannot serve more than two consecutive terms in the chamber they are currently occupying. This structure encourages civic engagement and keeps legislative bodies responsive to the electorate's needs.

Other choices provided either imply longer consecutive term limits, which do not align with Arizona's constitutional guidelines, or suggest that there is no limit on terms, which would contradict the rules in place designed to encourage democratic participation and limit the influence of long-standing incumbents in the legislature.