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66 Cards in this Set
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What date did CONGRESS APROVE NV to form a Constitution & State Government? |
March 21, 1864 |
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What date did the PEOPLE APPROVE the NV Constitution? |
September 1864 |
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What date was NV ADMITTED into the Union? |
October 31, 1864 |
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NV Constitution was framed by delegates in what city? |
Carson City |
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What article # do you find the "Bill of Rights"? |
Article I |
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All political power is inherent to the people. |
True-politic power is inherent to the people. |
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Who protects, secures & benefits the people? |
Government |
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Religious sentiment shall be secured by _______ __________. |
Perfect toleration |
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Allegiance of every NV citizen is to whom? |
The Federal Government. |
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The supreme executive power of the state is vested in the __________. |
A. - Power is vested in the governor. |
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What office holders are elected at the same time & length of time as the governor? |
Secretary of State |
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What length of term does the governor, secretary of state, treasurer, controller & attorney general serve? |
4 year term. |
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Who shall keep a true record of the official acts of legislative & executive departments of the government? |
Secretary of State |
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The state seat of government must be located where? |
Carson City |
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State may not assume the debts of a county, town, or city when the debts have been created to repel invasion, suppress insurrection, or provide public defense. |
False |
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The state may not donate or loan money to corporations for any reason. |
False- State can for educational or charitable purposes. |
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The governor, elected state officials, judicial officers & justices of the peace may be impeached. |
False - Justices of the peace can't be impeached. |
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Initiative petition proposing a statue or an amendment must be filed with the whom? |
B - Secretary of state |
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How many days prior to a regular session of the legislative must a petition proposing a statue or an amendment be submitted? |
30 days prior |
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Who takes the place of the governor & lieutenant governor if death occurs to both? |
President of the Senate (pro tempore) until vacancy is filled. |
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Money from the state treasury can only be drawn as a consequence of what? |
Appropriation made by the law. |
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An amendment to NV. Constitution may be proposed ONLY by either house. |
False - can be proposed by either house or the people. |
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***EXECUTIVE BRANCH*** |
***executive branch*** |
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The people by initiative petition can propose an amendment to the NV constitution. |
True - The people as well as either house can propose an amendments to the NV constitution. |
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GOVERNOR (summary) |
GOVERNOR (summary) |
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SECRETARY OF STATE (summary) |
Secretary of State info |
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ATTORNEY GENERAL (summary) |
Attorney General info |
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LIEUTENANT GOV. (summary) |
Lieutenant Governor info |
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STATE (summary) |
State info |
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***LEGISLATOR*** |
***legislator*** |
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The limit on the aggregate number in BOTH branches of legislature is __________. |
C - 75 Members for both branches. |
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Initiative measures take precedence over appropriation bills. |
False - appropriation bills take precedence. |
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Legislature may change or ammend an initiative measure approved by voters after how many days/years from the date that initiative measure took effect. |
D - after 3 years. |
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Regular sessions of the legislature shall be when? |
C - Biennial ( once every 2 years) |
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Each regular session of legislature shall commence on what day and month of the year? |
On the first Monday of February. |
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Assemblymen are chosen by whom? |
Assemblymen are chosen by electors of their respective districts. |
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The term of office for a senator is how many years? |
Senator's term is 4 yrs. |
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Assemblymen/Assembly |
Assemblymen/Assembly |
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Bills |
Bills |
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In case of a death or resignation of a legislator whom shall appoint the replacement? |
The county commissioners of the county from which the legislator was elected shall appoint the replacement. |
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Regular sessions of the legislature shall be for how many calendar days? |
Regular sessions for legislature shall be 120 days. |
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***JUDICIAL SYSTEM*** |
***JUDICIAL SYSTEM*** |
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SUPREME COURT JUSTICES (summary) |
SUPREME COURT JUSTICES (summary) |
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District/Judges |
District/Judges |
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Judicial power is VESTED in what 3 offices? |
Judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court, district courts, & justices of the peace. |
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Any judicial officer shall be deemed to have VACATED his office after how many consecutive days? |
C-After 90 days. |
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Whom may establish courts for municipal purposes in incorporated cities & towns? |
B-Legislature may establish courts for municipal purposes. |
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Who has original jurisdiction in all cases in equity and at law? |
A-Disrict court have original jurisdiction in all cases in equity & law. |
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Who has appellate jurisdiction? |
B-Supreme court has appellate jurisdiction. |
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A 2/3 vote is needed of ALL members elected to the legislature, the chief justices and associates of the Supreme Court & judges of district courts may be removed from office if the complaint is less than sufficient grounds for impeachment. |
True |
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What must the legislature provide to public schools? |
Legislature must provide for |
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No SECTARIAN INSTRUCTION may be given in the PUBLIC SCHOOLS & no PUBLIC FUNDS may be used for SECTARIAN PURPISES. |
True |
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Who is eligible for any public office in the state? |
A person who is a qualified elector may be eligible for public office. |
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When are GENERAL ELECTIONS held? |
General elections are held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. |
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Where must county officers hold their offices? |
County officers must hold their office at the county seat of their respective counties. |
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What % of NV voters must express their wish that a law made by the legislature be submitted to a vote of the people before it will be referred? |
A. - 10% |
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Who has the power to change public officers' salaries set by the constitution? |
Legislature has the power to change public officers' salaries. |
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What type of votes given at an election constitutes a choice? |
A PLURALITY of votes constitutes a choice. |
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Can vote if: |
Can vote if: |
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A law approved by the MAJORITY of the electors voting at a state election may be ANNULLED, SET ASIDE, or made INOPERATIVE, by a direct vote of the PEOPLE. |
A law approved by the MAJORITY of the electors voting at a state election may be ANNULLED, SET ASIDE, or made INOPERATIVE, by a direct vote of the PEOPLE. |
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If a PUBLIC OFFICER doesn't resign within 5 days after his recall petition is filed, a special election shall be orderedheld within how many days? |
Shall be ordered within 20 days. |
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When can a RECAL PETITION be filed for an OFFICER? |
After officer has held his office for 6 months. |
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Who must SIGN all GRANTS & COMMISSIONS given in the name of the state of NV? |
Must be signed by the GOVERNOR & counter-signed by the SECRETARY OF STATE. |
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What exceptions are allowed for the sale of LOTTERY TICKETS? |
EXCEPTIONS may be granted for CHARITABLE or NOT-FOR-PROFIT organizations. |
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Can INHERITANCES be LEVIED? |
NO inheritance shall be LEVIED. |
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14 th amendment of EQUAL PROTECTION CLAUSE overrides the 6 month waiting period in NV Constitution. |
14 th amendment of EQUAL PROTECTION CLAUSE overrides the 6 month waiting period in NV Constitution. |