Program Constitution

The Arizona Boys State Constitution mirrors Arizona's structure to give delegates a baseline understanding of checks and balances.

Article I — Bill of Rights

• Guarantees freedom of speech and assembly within program guidelines.
• Protects delegates from unreasonable searches of personal belongings without counselor approval.

Article II — Executive Branch

• Establishes the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and executive officers (Attorney General, Treasurer, etc.).
• Grants veto power with legislative override requiring a two-thirds vote.

Article III — Legislative Branch

• Defines a bicameral legislature (House and Senate).
• Details how bills are introduced, debated, amended, and sent to the Governor.

Article IV — Judicial Branch

• Creates the Supreme Court and lower courts.
• Specifies jurisdiction for moot court, judicial review, and impeachment proceedings.

Article V — Amendments

• Amendments require a two-thirds vote of both chambers and approval by the Governor.