Nevada Constitution for Nevada Teacher Exam – Flashcards
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Nevada constitution convention met?
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In Carson City on July 4, 1864 and adjourned on July 28
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When did Lincoln admit Nevada into the union?
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October 31, 1864 This is why we have Nevada Day!
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When was the Nevada Constitution approved by the people of Nevada?
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September 1864
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Article 1 in the Nevada constitution is?
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The Nevada Bill of Rights
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State Seat of government is located where in Nevada?
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Carson City
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Can the State of Nevada loan or donate money?
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Yes, to corporations formed for educational or charitable purposes
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If the Governor or lieutenant Governor of Nevada die, who takes over?
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The president pro tempore of the senate shall act as governor until the vacancy is filled
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Qualifications to be elected for governor of Nevada
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25yrs or older Qualified elector Resident citizen of NV for 2 years proceeding election
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Length of term for Nevada Governor
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4 years
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Who is in charge of the great seal of the state of Nevada?
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The Governor
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Who may act as Governor of Nevada when he/she is absent from the state?
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The lieutenant Governor
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How are senators and assemblymen apportioned?
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By legislature according to number of inhabitants in the districts
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What happens when a NV legislator dies or resigns?
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The commissioners from which the legislator was elected will appoint a replacement from the same area the legislator was elected from.
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Who holds the authority to impeachment in NV?
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The assembly, with a 2/3 vote by senators
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Who has the authority to change public officers' salaries in NV?
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The legislature, but it cannot be changed in the term for which the officer was elected.
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How long is a regular session of legislature?
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120 calendar days
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How many days does a judicial officer have to miss before their office has been deemed vacated?
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90 consecutive days
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Can supreme court judges, chief justice be removed from office if the complaint is less than sufficient grounds for impeachment?
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yes by a 2/3 vote from legislature
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Who provides a uniform system for public schools?
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Legislature
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Can Religion be taught in public schools?
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No, Separation between church and state
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If you are NOT a qualified elector, can you run for public office in Nevada?
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No
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How many days does a Governor have to sign a bill or return It unsigned before it becomes a law without his signature?
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5 days including sundays
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Nevada Citizen Voting rules
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18 years or older resided in the state for 6 months, in district 30 days, in precinct 10 days
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What happens if a public officer does not resign within 5 days after his recall petition is filed?
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A special election is ordered within 20 days to determine if people will recall the public officer
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How many months does an officer have to be in office before they can be recalled?
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6 months. A senator or assemblyman only 10 days after start of legislature session
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Who signs all grants and commissions given by the state?
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The Governor and countersigned by the secretary of state
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Can Nevada have a State lottery?
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No, except for charitable /non-profit events
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Can inheritance taxes be levied?
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No
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Who can be impeached?
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The governor, elected state and judicial officers. (except justices of the peace)
