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NV Constitution
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Education
Graduate
01/19/2011

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When did the Nevada convention meet to write a constitution?
Definition
July 1864
Term
When did Nevada became a state and under which president?
Definition
October 31, 1864
President Lincoln
Term
Article 1 is also called what
Definition
a bill of rights
Term
When can a public officer be recalled??
Definition
when 25% of voters sign a petition for recall- but they have to have held the office for at least 6 months
Term
When is legislature held?
Definition
Once every two years
1st Monday in February
Term
How long is the term for assemblymen?
Definition
2 years
Term
How long is the term for senator?
Definition
4 years
Term
What is the total number of assemblymen allowed in legislature?
Definition
75
Term
Who ajourns legislature?
Definition
The houses ajourn themselves- if they can't agree, the govenor decides
Term
How many votes does it take to overturn the govenors veto?
Definition
2/3 Majority from both houses
Term
What are the qualifications to run for govenor?
Definition
25 years old
resident of NEvada for 2 years
4 years is the length of office
2 terms MAX
Term
Who is on the board of pardons?
Definition
govenor
jusitices
attorney general
Term
Who is on the state prison commision and the board of examiners
Definition
Govenor
Secretary of state
attorney general
Term
If something happens to the govenor, who takes over?
Definition
the lieutenant govenor
Term
How many supreme court justices are there?
Definition
7
Term
How long is the term for supreme court justices?
Definition
6 years
Term
How many judicial districts does Nevada have?
Definition
9
Term
Who must provide a system of public schools? including their means and support?
Definition
The legislature
Term
Appropriation bills take precedance over what?
Definition
initiative measures
Term
Govenor is in charge of what in Nevada?
Definition
the Great Seal
Term
Justices cannot be what?
Definition
Impeached
Term
Who takes over if the govenor and the lieutenant govenor die?
Definition
the president pro tempore of the senate
Term
How long does legislature last for?
Definition
120 days
Term
Habeus Corpus
Definition
a write ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge
rights in the legal system
Term
After how long is it determined that a judicial officer has left his office??
Definition
90 consecutive days
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