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Nevada Constitution
Constitution of the state of Nevada
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10/30/2009

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When did convention of delegates meet
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The convention met at Carson City on July 4, 1864 and adjourned on July 28 of the same year
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Article I
Definition
A Bill of Rights: No slavery/involuntary servitude except in the punishment of crimes
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Who admitted the State of Nevada and when
Definition
Lincoln, October 31, 1864
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Bill of Rights cont..
Definition
toleration of religious sentiment and religious worship
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Right of trial by jury
Definition
jury trial may be waived by the parties in all civil cases
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Writ of Habeas Corpus
Definition
in cases of rebellion or invasion where public safety is endangered
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Double jeopardy
Definition
A person cannot be tried of the same offense more than once
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Release on bail
Definition
Accused persons may be released on bail by sufficient sureties unless for capital offenses
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Criminal Case
Definition
No person may be compelled to be a witness against himself in a criminal case
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Due Process of Law
Definition
A person cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law
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Standing Army
Definition
may be maintained by the state in time of war, but no appropriation for a standing army shall be made for a longer time than 2yrs
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Representation
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Representation shall be apportioned according to population
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Voting Privilege Loss
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A person shall lose his voting privilege while confined in an asylum at public expense or in a public prison
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Treason against the state
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consists of levying war against it, adhering to its enemies, or giving them aid or comfort. Two witnesses are required for conviction of treason
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When can a public officer be recalled
Definition
when 25% of the number of qualified electors who voted at the preceding election sign and file a petition
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How often are legislature sessions
Definition
Biennial (once every two years)
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What departments are the powers of government of the state distributed
Definition
legislative, executive, and judicial departments
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When does the legislature commence
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Each regular session of the legislature shall commence on the first Monday of February
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Term of Assemblymen
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2 yrs
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Term of office for a senator
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4yrs
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Total number of Assemblymen
Definition
Is determined by the legislature after each decennial (10yr) census
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