The 1998 resident population estimate of Arizona was 4,668,631. Its capital, Phoenix, has a population of 1,198,064 making it the states largest city as well. Arizona s most important industry has become manufacturing. Electrical items, as well as communications, and aeronautical items are among the states principal products. Arizona also produces over half the country s copper.
Agriculture too plays an important role in the state economy.
Governor Jane Dee Hull, as well as Senators Jon Kyl and John McCain, are of the Republican Party which also enjoys House Majority in the state legislature. Naturally the Republican Party of Arizona is one with great power and influence in the state. The Republican Part of Arizona does not have its own specific platform. They adhere to the National GOP Party Platform. However, they naturally focus more on certain aspects rather than others.