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Nevada Constitution
Nevada Constitution
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Undergraduate 2
05/04/2007

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What is Article 1?
Definition
A Bill of Rights
Term
Who has a right to a jury trial?
Definition
Is secure for everyone but can be waived
Term
When can NV maintain an army?
Definition
In a state of war
Term
When can someone be imprisoned for debt?
Definition
In cases of fraud, libel, or slander?
Term
What shall treason consist of?
Definition
Only in levying war against it, adhering to its enemies, or in giving them aid or comfort. 2 witnesses are required for conviction.
Term
What are NV voting provisions?
Definition
No poll tax

Military personnel can vote for the state they used to vote in.
Term
How can a politician be recalled?
Definition
25% of electors must file a petition. If public offiers do not resign within 5 days of recall, a special election is called. Cannot be done for 6 mos. after someone has taken office or within 10 days of the first legislative session
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How often shall the legislature be held?
Definition
Biennielly... Commences on the 1st Monday of January
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How long are the terms of assembleymen and Senators?
Definition
2 yrs and 4 yrs
Term
How often is the # of assembleymen determined?
Definition
After each dicennial census
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What disqualifies someone from public office?
Definition
Anyone convicted of embezzlement or difalcation of public funds
Term
May the senate or assembley adjourn?
Definition
Yes, for 3 days with the other's consent
Term
What percentage is required to overturn a veto?
Definition
2/3
Term
When can the assembly abolish a county
Definition
may not abolish a county with the consent of its population
Term
What are the qualifications for election to governor?
Definition
25 years old and be a NV citizen for 2 yrs. Term is for 4 yrs
Term
What are the duties of the governor, Sec. of State, and Lt. Gov?
Definition
Governor, Sec. of State, and Attorney Gen. serve on the Board of the State Prison Commission and the Bd of Examiners. Gov. and Sec. of State must sign off on all grants. Lt. Gov is the Pres. of the Senate.
Term
What are the rules for Judges?
Definition
Judicial power is vested in Sup. Court and District Courts. Sup. Court cases heard usually by a three judge panel.

6 yr term

Divided into 9 districts. Judges only removed by vote of legislature.
Term
What are NV tax laws? What cannot be levied?
Definition
No lottery except for charitable or non-profit orgs. No inheritance taxes.
Term
How big can the NV leg. be?
Definition
Cannot be bigger than 75 members.
Term
How many voters must request a referendum? When can the referendum decision be challenged by the legislature?
Definition
10%

Cannot be overturned for 3 yrs.
Term
How many voters must request a referendum? When can the referendum decision be challenged by the legislature?
Definition
10%

Cannot be overturned for 3 yrs.

Citizens may overturn laws with a vote
Term
What may a state give financial aid to?
Definition
May assume debt of a county, town, or city when it is incurred to repel invasion or provide for public defense

Donate money for a charitable or educ. purpose
Term
What is the legislature's most important legislation, which must be passed first?
Definition
appropriation bill
Term
Who can be impeached?
Definition
all public officials except justices of the peace
Term
When will judicial officers be deemed to have vacated their offices?
Definition
After 90 days of absence
Term
Who may establish towns?
Definition
Legislature
Term
How long is a legislative session?
Definition
120 days
Term
Who may propose an amendment
Definition
Either legilstaure or by the people by petition
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