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| What are the three elements of important background info that copies of the NV constitution contain? |
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1. dateline of NV constitution development
2. statement adopting US constitution
3. original preamble
***copies have a selective summary of the NV constitution |
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| adopting the US constitution |
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| Who framed the NV constitution? |
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| a convention of delegates |
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| Who chose the convention of delegates that framed the NV constitution? |
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| the people of the territory of NV |
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| Where did the convention that framed the NV constitution meet? |
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| On what date did the convention that framed the NV constitution meet? |
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| July 4, 1864-July 28, 1864 |
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| On what date was the constitution approved by a vote of the people? |
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| the first Wednesday of September 1864 |
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| When did Lincoln admit statehood? |
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| When did congress approve NV to form a constitution and state gov.? |
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| What is the preamble of the constitution of the state of NV? |
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| We the people of the state of NV, grateful to almighty God for our freedom in order to secure its blessings, ensure domestic tranquility, and form a more perfect government, do establish this constitution. |
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| What is Article 1 of the NV constitution? |
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enumeration of the rights of the people
(bill of rights) |
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Constitution of NV provides that...
Who holds all the inherent political power? |
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Constitution of NV provides that...
What 3 things is the government instituted for? |
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| protection, security, benefit of the people |
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Constitution of NV provides that...
In what instance do the people have the right to alter or reform the government? |
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| When the public good may require it. |
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Constitution of NV provides that...
The perfect toleration of _____________ shall be secured? |
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Constitution of NV provides that...
The toleration of religious sentiment protects inhabitants from _____________. |
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Constitution of NV provides that...
Every NV citizen is allegiant to _________. |
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Constitution of NV provides that...
Who holds the supreme executive power of NV? |
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Constitution of NV provides that...
What power does the governor have? |
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1. transact all executive business with officers of the government
2. to see that laws are faithfully executed |
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Constitution of NV provides that...
What are the positions are elected at the same time and for the same length of term as the governor? |
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- secretary of state
- treasurer
- controller
- attorney general
***4 year terms |
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| How long is the governor's term in office? |
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4 years
***this is the same as lieutenant governor |
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Constitution of NV provides that...
What is the secretary of state required to keep a true record of? |
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| official acts of legislative and executive departments of the government |
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Constitution of NV provides that...
The state seat of government is located in ____________. |
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Constitution of NV provides that...
In what 3 instances may the state assume the debts of a county town or city? |
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1. repel invasion
2. supress insurrection (mutiny)
3. provide for the public defense |
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Constitution of NV provides that...
Corporations formed for what 2 purposes may be lent or donated money by the state? |
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1. eductional
2. charitable |
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Constitution of NV provides that...
Who may be impeached? |
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governor and other elected state and judicial officers
(everyone except justices of peace) |
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Constitution of NV provides that...
What judicial officers cannot be impeached? |
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Constitution of NV provides that...
How long before any regular session of the legislature must a petition proposing a statute or amendment be filed with the sec. of state? |
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Constitution of NV provides that...
Who shall act as the governor until the vacancy is filled in the case that both the gov. and lieutenant gov. die? |
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Constitution of NV provides that...
What is the only purpose for which money from the state treasury may be withdrawn? |
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| as a consequence of appropriations made by law |
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Constitution of NV provides that...
Who may propose an amendment to the state constitution? |
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1. the people by initiative petition
2. either house of legislature (senate or assembly) |
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Executive Branch...
What 2 things make a person be a qualified elector to be eligible to run for governor OR lieutenant governor?
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1. 25 years of age
2. resident citizen of NV for 2 years preceeding the election |
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In what year was the NV constitution amended to limit the office of governor to 2 terms?
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Executive Branch...
Who are the members of the board of pardons? |
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| governor, justices of the supreme court, attorney general |
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Executive Branch...
What 2 boards do the governor, sec. of state, and attorney general serve on? |
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1. board of state prison comissioners
2. board of examiners |
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Executive Branch...
What role does the Lieutenant Governor fill? |
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President of the senate
(also serves as governor when the chief executive is absent from the state) |
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Executive Branch...
For what purposes may the governor call out the militia? |
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1. execute the laws of the state
2. suppress insurrection (mutiny)
3. repel invasion |
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Executive Branch...
The governor shall use and be in charge of _________________ . |
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| the great seal of the state of NV |
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Legislature...
What is the limit on the aggregate number in both branches of the legislature? |
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Legislature...
What takes precedence over initiative measures?
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Legislature...
When may the legislature change or amend an initiative measure approved by the voters?
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| 3 years after the date the measure took effect |
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Legislature...
When are the regular sessions on the legislature?
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biennially
(once every two years) |
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Legislature...
When does the regular session of the legislature commence?
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| the first Monday of February |
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Legislature...
Who chooses the assemblymen?
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| electors of their respective districts |
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Legislature...
How long is the length of an assemblyman's term of office?
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Legislature...
How long is the term of office for a senator?
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Legislature...
How is the total number of assemblymen determined?
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by the legislature after each decennial census according to the number of inhabitants in the districts
(once every ten years) |
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Legislature...
What happens if a legislator retires or dies?
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| the county commissioners from where the legislator was elected appoints a replacement of the same political party as the originally elected legislator |
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Legislature...
What are the rules surrounding a bill?
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1. It may originate in either the senate or assembly
2. A bill passed in one house may be amended in either
3. a majority is necessary to pass every bill or joint resolution
4. 2/3 majority is required to pass a bill over a governor's veto |
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Legislature...
What are the rules surrounding impeachment?
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1. assembly holds the power with majority vote
2. trial is by senate
3. conviction requires 2/3 majority of senators |
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Legislature...
When can the legislature can change the salaries of public officers?
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| NEVER during the term for which the officer has been elected |
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Legislature...
How long are regular sessions of the legislature?
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Judicial System...
Where is the judicial power vested? |
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| supreme court, district courts, justices of the peace |
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Judicial System...
How many supreme court justices are there?
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| 7 - 1 chief and 6 associate justices |
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Judicial System...
How are cases heard by the supreme court?
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The most important cases are heard by the entire court.
The majority of cases are decided by 3-justice panels. |
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Judicial System...
How are justices of the supreme court elected?
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| by the electors of the state at general election |
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Judicial System...
What are the terms of Justices of the Supreme Court?
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| 6 year terms, staggered in 2 year increments |
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Judicial System...
When will a judicial officer be deemed to have vacated his office?
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| after 90 consecutive days of absence |
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Judicial System...
Where may the legislature establish courts?
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| For municipal purposes in incorporated cities and towns |
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Judicial System...
What kind of jurisdiction do district courts have?
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| original jurisdiction in all cases in equity and at law |
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Judicial System...
What kind of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have?
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appellate jurisdiction
(the power to change outcomes and decisions by lower courts) |
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Judicial System...
How many judicial districts are there?
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Judicial System...
When may a justice be removed from office if the complaint is less than sufficient grounds for impeachment?
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| 2/3 majority vote of all members elected to legislature |
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Education...
What must the legislature provide in the realm of education? |
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| a uniform system of public schools, a means for their maintenance, and support of them |
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Education...
What type of instruction may not be given in public schools or be funded by public funds?
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sectarian instruction
(discrimination from differences in subdivisions of groups) |
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Education...
What are all teachers required to sign?
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| An oath of allegiance to "support, protect, and defend" the constitution and government in the US and NV |
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| When are general elections held? |
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| the Tuesday after the first Monday in November |
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| Who is eligible for a public office in the state? |
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| Where may county officers hold their offices? |
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| at the county seat of their respective county |
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| What percent of NV voters must express their wish that a law made by the legislature be submitted to a vote of the people before it is referred? |
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| What constitutes a choice at an election? |
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| a plurality of votes given |
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| How long does the governor have to sign a bill or return it unsigned before it becomes a law without his signature? |
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5 days
(Exclusive on the day he received it and exempt on Sunday) |
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| How can a law approved by the majority of electors voting at a state election be annulled, set aside, or made inoperative? |
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| by a direct vote of the people |
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| How long does an officer have to resign after his recall position is filed? |
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| What happens if an officer doesn't resign after his recall petition is filed? |
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| a special election is ordered and held within 20 days to determine if the people will recall the officer |
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| When may a recall petition be filed? |
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- after an officer has held his office for 6 months
- against a senator or assemblyman after 10 days of the first legislative session after his election
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| How are the powers of the government of the state distributed? |
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| legislative, executive, and judicial departments |
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| Who must sign grants and commissions given in the name of the state of NV? |
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| the governor and the secretary of state |
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| When is the only time lotteries may be held or the sale of lottery tickets allowed? |
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| only for charitable and not-for-profit organizations |
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| What shall not be levied? |
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| Who may vote in elections in NV? |
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18 or older, citizens of US
(constitution state they must have resided in the sate for 6 months, the county/district for 30 days, and the precinct for 10 days... however, this goes against the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment and is not enforced) |
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| NV constitution - article 1 |
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NV constitution - article 2
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NV constitution - article 3
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NV constitution - article 4
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NV constitution - article 5
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NV constitution - article 6
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NV constitution - article 7
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| impeachment and removal from office |
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NV constitution - article 8
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| municipal and other corporations |
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NV constitution - article 9
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| NV constitution - article 10 |
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NV constitution - article 11
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NV constitution - article 12
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NV constitution - article 13
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NV constitution - article 14
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NV constitution - article 15
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NV constitution - article 16
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NV constitution - article 17
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NV constitution - article 18
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NV constitution - article 19
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| initiative and referendum |
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