Nevada School Law For Teachers 2011

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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?

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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)

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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

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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)

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False

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The state may not donate or loan money to corporations for any reason.
(True or False)

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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)

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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

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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)

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False - can be proposed by either house or the people.

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***EXECUTIVE BRANCH***

Start of executive branch section.

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***executive branch***

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The people by initiative petition can propose an amendment to the NV constitution.
(True or False)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Attorney General info

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LIEUTENANT GOV. (summary)
• 4yr tearm
• Presidents of Senate
• Can be impeached

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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

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State info

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***LEGISLATOR***

Start of legislator section.

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***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

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C - 75 Members for both branches.

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Initiative measures take precedence over appropriation bills.
(True or False)

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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

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D - after 3 years.

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Regular sessions of the legislature shall be when?

A. Annual
B. Bi-Annual
C. Bi-Ennial

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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***

Start of 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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)

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True

Front 53

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%

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A. - 10%

Front 57

Who has the power to change public officers' salaries set by the constitution?

And when can they change it?

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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

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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

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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?

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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.