"Noble five-pointed stag, occupies one third of the width and height of the pictorial design, in the geographical center of the first line. Standing erect, head thrown far back, facing east, but with one eye on the audience, his front feet stand firmly on the motto (Bennett, 2011).” This is what the state seal of 1863 represented. The final state seal is a testament to the ever-changing face of Arizona as a gold miner with fields adorns the reverse. The strong and proud legacy is visible in the constitution itself. They are the people who shaped the document. In this essay, we will discuss the impact of the constitution on counties, municipalities, businesses, and schools. Arizona's constitution affects its counties in many ways; first of all they must follow the general plan prescribed by the constitution and statutes of the State. According to Section XII of the Arizona Constitution, it states that each county must have the following elected officials: sheriff, county attorney, recorder, treasurer, assessor, superintendent of schools, and at least three supervisors. Each of these positions lasts four years, and each supervisor is appointed and elected by a district within the county. The state of Arizona has fifteen counties, all established during the territorial period, when cities were relatively small and far apart. Counties with more than 500,000 residents can enter into a county charter to determine county laws, which helps strengthen county governments by allowing them to make their own decisions without having to ask the state legislature. Each county is governed differently depending on its size, each county brings with it its own challenges, but they must still remain faithful to the state constitution...... middle of paper....... The people of Arizona will then make an impact on the direction of the state based on positive results. Giving citizens the freedom of their rights before becoming a state and now an established state ensures that people have endured challenges to recover the successes of abundance within their state. Reference Arizona Education Network. (2011). Public education and our Arizona Constitution. Retrieved November 17, 2011, from http://www.arizonaeducationnetwork.com/2009/08/public-education-and-our-az-constitution/Bennett, K. (2011). History of the Arizona State Seal. Retrieved November 17, 2011, from http://azsos.gov/info/state_seal/State_Seal_History.pdfMcClory, T. (2001). Understanding the Arizona Constitution. Tucson, AZ: The University of Arizona Press. The Arizona Constitution Study Guide. (2009). Harvard, MA: Academic Solutions.