Tucson, AZ asked in Constitutional Law for Arizona

Q: U.S. constitution the supreme law of the land, is not the Arizona Constitution superior to any A.R.S or president set?

23. The right of trial by jury shall remain inviolate;.... "historically trial by jury right had been respected in all criminal cases", now presidents are used to deny this basic right. my belief structure, and personal experience dictate the need for a jury trial. how and what court can i make this plea to?

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A: If you involved in a case, you can ask the judge for a jury trial (depending on the type of case). If it's a general policy concern, you can talk to your legislators.

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