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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?
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March 21, 1864
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What date did the PEOPLE APPROVE the NV Constitution?
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September 1864
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What date was NV ADMITTED into the Union?
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October 31, 1864
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NV Constitution was framed by delegates in what city?
What day & year? |
Carson City
July 4, 1864 |
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What article # do you find the "Bill of Rights"?
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Article I
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All political power is inherent to the people.
(True or False) |
True-politic power is inherent to the people.
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Who protects, secures & benefits the people?
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Government
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Religious sentiment shall be secured by _______ __________.
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Perfect toleration
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Allegiance of every NV citizen is to whom?
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The Federal Government.
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The supreme executive power of the state is vested in the __________.
A. Governor B. Secretary of State C. Controller D. Attorney General |
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?
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Secretary of State
Treasurer Controller Attorney Genrral |
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What length of term does the governor, secretary of state, treasurer, controller & attorney general serve?
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4 year term.
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Who shall keep a true record of the official acts of legislative & executive departments of the government?
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Secretary of State
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The state seat of government must be located where?
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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.
(True or False) |
False
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The state may not donate or loan money to corporations for any reason.
(True or False) |
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.
(True or False) |
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?
A. Governor B. Secretary of State c. Attorney General D. None of the above |
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?
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30 days prior
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Who takes the place of the governor & lieutenant governor if death occurs to both?
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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?
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Appropriation made by the law.
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An amendment to NV. Constitution may be proposed ONLY by either house.
(True or False) |
False - can be proposed by either house or the people.
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***EXECUTIVE BRANCH***
Start of executive branch section. |
***executive branch***
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The people by initiative petition can propose an amendment to the NV constitution.
(True or False) |
True - The people as well as either house can propose an amendments to the NV constitution.
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GOVERNOR (summary)
• Supreme Exec Power of State • 4 yr tearm, two terms (1970) • Can be impeached • 25 yrs or older • Resident for at least 2 yrs • Board of Pardons • Board of State Prison • Board of Examiners • Call out malitia to keep law • Uses & keeps Great Seal of NV •Can veto a bill • Has 5 days to sign a bill or return it unsigned • Appoints Superintendent of Schools • Appoints Standards Commission |
GOVERNOR (summary)
• Supreme Exec Power of State • 4 yr tearm, two terms (1970) • Can be impeached • 25 yrs or older • Resident for at least 2 yrs • Board of Pardons • Board of State Prison • Board of Examiners • Call out malitia to keep law • Uses & keeps Great Seal of NV •Can veto a bill • Has 5 days to sign a bill or return it unsigned • Appoints Superintendent of Schools • Appoints Standards Commission |
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SECRETARY OF STATE (summary)
• 4 yr term • Keeps records of official acts • Can be impeached • Petition proposing statue/ amendment is filed with the state • Board of State Prison • Board of Examiners |
Secretary of State info
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ATTORNEY GENERAL (summary)
• 4 yr term • Board of Pardons • Board of State Prisons • Board of Examiners • Can be impeached |
Attorney General info
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LIEUTENANT GOV. (summary)
• 4yr tearm • Presidents of Senate • Can be impeached |
Lieutenant Governor info
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STATE (summary)
• Can assume debts of county, town, Or city 4 invasion, public defenese & insurrection • Donate/loan money to corps for Education or charities |
State info
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***LEGISLATOR***
Start of legislator section. |
***legislator***
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The limit on the aggregate number in BOTH branches of legislature is __________.
A. 25 B. 50 C. 75 D. 100 |
C - 75 Members for both branches.
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Initiative measures take precedence over appropriation bills.
(True or False) |
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.
A. 60 days B. 130 days C. 1 yr D. 3 yrs E. 5 yrs |
D - after 3 years.
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Regular sessions of the legislature shall be when?
A. Annual B. Bi-Annual C. Bi-Ennial |
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?
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On the first Monday of February.
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Assemblymen are chosen by whom?
How long is their term of office? |
Assemblymen are chosen by electors of their respective districts.
Assemblymen's term of office is 2 yrs. |
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The term of office for a senator is how many years?
A. 2 yrs B. 4 yrs C. 6 yrs |
Senator's term is 4 yrs.
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Assemblymen/Assembly
• Total # determined by legislator after each decennial (10 yr) census • Assigned by legislator from their respective counties, district, according to # of inhabitants • Holds sole power of impeachment with majority vote |
Assemblymen/Assembly
• Total # determined by legislator after each decennial (10 yr) census • Assigned by legislator from their respective counties, district, according to # of inhabitants • Holds sole power of impeachment with majority vote |
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Bills
• Originate in either the assembly or Senate. • Can be amended in either group. • Majority of each house is necessary to pass every bill or joint resolution. • 2/3 vote of each house needed to pass bill over governor veto. • Governor has 5 days to sign a bill or return it unsigned. |
Bills
• Originate in either the assembly or Senate. • Can be amended in either group. • Majority of each house is necessary to pass every bill or joint resolution. • 2/3 vote of each house needed to pass bill over governor veto. • Governor has 5 days to sign a bill or return it unsigned. |
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In case of a death or resignation of a legislator whom shall appoint the replacement?
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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?
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Regular sessions for legislature shall be 120 days.
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***JUDICIAL SYSTEM***
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***JUDICIAL SYSTEM***
Start of judicial system |
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SUPREME COURT JUSTICES (summary)
• Board of Pardons • Has Judicial power • Are 7 judges-1chief & 6 associates • Majority of cases decided by 3 Justice panel • Important cases heard by entire court • 6 yr term, staggered every 2 yrs • Elected by electors of the state at a general election |
SUPREME COURT JUSTICES (summary)
• Board of Pardons • Has Judicial power • Are 7 judges-1chief & 6 associates • Majority of cases decided by 3 Justice panel • Important cases heard by entire court • 6 yr term, staggered every 2 yrs • Elected by electors of the state at a general election |
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District/Judges
• Serve 6 yr term • Elected by the electors of the state • Has judicial power • State is Divided into 9 judicial districts |
District/Judges
• Serve 6 yr term • Elected by the electors of the state • Has judicial power • State is Divided into 9 judicial districts |
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Judicial power is VESTED in what 3 offices?
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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?
A. 30 days B. 60 days C. 90 days D. 120 days |
C-After 90 days.
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Whom may establish courts for municipal purposes in incorporated cities & towns?
A. Executive B. Legislature C. Judicial |
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. District courts B. Supreme Court |
A-Disrict court have original jurisdiction in all cases in equity & law.
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Who has appellate jurisdiction?
A. District courts B. Supreme Court |
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 or False? |
True
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What must the legislature provide to public schools?
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Legislature must provide for
1.) A uniform system 2.) Means for maintenance 3.) Means for support |
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No SECTARIAN INSTRUCTION may be given in the PUBLIC SCHOOLS & no PUBLIC FUNDS may be used for SECTARIAN PURPISES.
(True or False) |
True
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Who is eligible for any public office in the state?
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A person who is a qualified elector may be eligible for public office.
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When are GENERAL ELECTIONS held?
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General elections are held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
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Where must county officers hold their offices?
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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% B. 20% c. 25% D. 50% |
A. - 10%
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Who has the power to change public officers' salaries set by the constitution?
And when can they change it? |
Legislature has the power to change public officers' salaries.
They can't make changes during the term they have been elected for. |
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What type of votes given at an election constitutes a choice?
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A PLURALITY of votes constitutes a choice.
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Can vote if:
• A US citizen • 18 yrs or older • In NV for 6 months • In district or county for 30 days • In precinct for10 days |
Can vote if:
• A US citizen • 18 yrs or older • In NV for 6 months • In district or county for 30 days • In precinct for10 days |
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Shall be ordered within 20 days.
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When can a RECAL PETITION be filed for an OFFICER?
For a SENATOR, or ASSEMBLYMAN? |
After officer has held his office for 6 months.
After 10 days for a senator or assemblyman. |
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Who must SIGN all GRANTS & COMMISSIONS given in the name of the state of NV?
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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?
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EXCEPTIONS may be granted for CHARITABLE or NOT-FOR-PROFIT organizations.
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Can INHERITANCES be LEVIED?
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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.
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14 th amendment of EQUAL PROTECTION CLAUSE overrides the 6 month waiting period in NV Constitution.
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