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1.The first explorer(s) to accurately map and document the geographic features of present day Nevada was/were:

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Fremont

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2.The concept of Manifest Destiny involved the idea that

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the United States had a duty and obligation to inhabit all land lying between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans

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3. The first two groups of English speakers to enter the Great Basin for a signicant amount of time were led by

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Jedediah Smith and Peter Skene Ogden

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4. What was the name of the route that became the primary emigrant route across Nevada?

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The Humboldt Trail

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5. What was the first permanent settlement in Nevada?

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Mormon Station (later called Genoa)

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6. According to the historian quoted in Chapter One (James Hulse), Nevada's history began as

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a struggle to exploit the resources of the land as rapidly as possible

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7. Which of the following is NOT true about John C Fremont and the Fremont Expedition?

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he was the first Euro-American to see the Humbolt River

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8. The first English speaking parties that entered and explored the Great Basin were primarily interested in

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fur trapping

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1. Which one of the following was NOT a motivating factor of the bill to establish Nevada, Nebraska, and Colorado as states?

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the Union needed Nevada's silver

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2. President Abraham Lincoln appointed the first Territorial Governor for the new Nevada Terroritory. He was:

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James W. Nye

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3. Why was the Nevada Constitution wired to Washington, D.C. at great expense?

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in order to get it accepted before the 1864 national elections

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4. What action did the Nevada Territorial government take on gambling?

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they made gambling illegal in Nevada

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5. The Nevada Terrority became a State on October 31,________

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1864

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6. Both the 1863 and 1864 versions of the Nevada Constitution were based on the constitution of which state?

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California

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7. Nevada's 1863 Constitution

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was defeated by the voters due to concerns about a mining tax and William Stewart's role in the new government

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8. Which one of the following is NOT a reason why Congress was able to establish a separate Nevada territory in 1861?

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the assassination of Abraham Lincoln provided an opportunity to create a separate territory without attracting attention

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1. Regarding racial segregation in Nevada after 1930,

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Nevada had no statutes mandating racial segregation, but private citizens often enforced racial segregation in housing and employment

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2. Before 1881, the Chinese in Nevada

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experienced numerous acts of discrimination, including being prohibited from owning property, testifying in court, or joining miner's unions

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3. In Nevada, women obtained the right to vote

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before the Nineteenth Amendment gave all women in the United States voting rights

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4. True of False: Native American children were allowed to attend public schools in Nevada before 1920

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False

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5. What is the difference between civil liberties and civil rights?

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civil rights are generally "positive acts of government" that protect against arbitrary or discriminatory treatment. Civil liberties refer to "negative restraints" on the exercise of government power.

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6. What encouraged Las Vegas mayor Owen Gragson to announce an official end to any racially discriminatory practices in Las Vegas in 1960?

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a threat of massive protests and sit-ins led by Dr. James McMillan

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7.As late as 1958, the Las Vegas City Commission recommended that women

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should NOT be hired as casino dealers

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8. Which of the following is NOT true regarding civil rights for Gays and Lesbians in Nevada

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Marriage between same sex couples is legal in Nevada

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9. Fifteen states refused to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s, and Nevada was

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one of the 15 that did not ratify it

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10.Which of the following is NOT a way that Nevada's Declaration of Rights differs from the U.S. Bill of Rights?

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Nevada allows the government to seize private property, but compensation must be provided after the seizure of property and at the lowest reasonable market price

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1.Which of the following is NOT a requirement to vote in Nevada today?

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one must register as a member of a political party

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2. Which of the following is NOT accurate regarding term limits in Nevada?

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judges may serve no more than eight years

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3. How does the initiative process for a constitutional amendment differ from the initiative statute process?

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for a constitutional amendment, the proposal goes directly to the voters and must be approved in two consectutive general elections

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4. As it was originally ratified in 1864, the state constitution originally allowed:

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Only White Males of the age of 21 older to vote.

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5. Since 1908, how many times has Nevada voted for the LOSING presidential candidate?

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Only once -- 1976

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6. As of April 2014, which party had the most registered voters in Nevada (see link to Secretary of State web page for these statistics)?

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Democrats

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7. The recall process allows Nevada voters to

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remove a state or local official from office

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8. The referendum process allows Nevada voters to

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approve or disapprove of any law passed by the legislature

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9. Political Parties in the United States have traditionally

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Been much weaker than those in other parts of the world.

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10. Which of the following is NOT part of the initiative process to create a statute?

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the voters must approve the proposed statute in three consecutive general elections

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1.Interest groups in Nevada do not attempt to influence officials at all levels and in all branches of state government.

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False

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2. Nevada state legislators are especially reliant upon lobbyists for information regarding bills that are pending before them, due to the fact that the Nevada State legislature is a part-time body.

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True

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3.Regarding lobbying, the 2011 Nevada legislature reported _______ lobbyists for every legislator, and the national average is ______ lobbyists per legislator.

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14 (Nevada) - 7 (National Average)

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4. Interest groups in Nevada

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seek to get policies they favor enacted into law

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5. What was the impact of a 1993 law that required lobbyists to list legislators on whom money was spent?

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spending by lobbyists on legislators dropped 90 percent between 1993 and 1995

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6. According to Jon Ralson's The Anointed One, gaming interest groups

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forced out potential governor candidate Frankie Sue Del Papa by starving her of funds

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7. Which one of the following has NOT been an effective interest group in Nevada in the last 30 years?

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Advocates for welfare recipients

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8. The single most important industry in the State of Nevada is:

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Gaming

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1.The Nevada state legislature meets every other year in odd number years.

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True

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2.Members of the Nevada assembly serve

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two-year terms

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3.Who is the most powerful member of the state senate?

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the majority leader

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4. The Nevada State legislature is limited to 180 days when it meets every other year.

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False

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5. Currently, the Nevada legislature is comprised of

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42 assembly members and 21 senators

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6. From 1915 to 1965, Reno and Las Vegas contained 75% of Nevada'a population but

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had only 57% of the assembly seats and 12% of the senate seats

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7.How many votes are necessary to pass a bill that contains no tax increase in the Nevada state legislature?

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a majority of elected members of each house (11 votes in the Senate and 22 in the assembly)

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8. Members of the Nevada senate serve

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four-year terms

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9. What is the Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB)?

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A bureau containing five divisions (legal, administrative, audit, fiscal analysis, and research) that provides information and assistance to legislators

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10.Since 1998, the regular legislative session is limited to

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120 calendar days

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1.The age requirement to be Lt. Governor is the same as the Governor

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True

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2.Nevada has a "plural executive." What is meant by this term?

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plural executive means voters elect more than one executive officer. In Nevada, six elective-branch offices are selected by the voters

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3.The minimum age requirement to be Governor in the State of Nevada is:

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25 Years old

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4.The State Constitution allows the Governor of Nevada to be recalled by the voters before his or her term has expired

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True

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5.At every legislative session, the Governor is constitutionally required:

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To deliver a State of the State address to the legislature

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6.Which one of the following is NOT one of Nevada's six elected executive branch officers?

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Chief Legislator

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7.The Governor of Nevada is limited to

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Two 4 year terms

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8.Who is considered the "chief executive" of the state of Nevada?

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the governor

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9.The Lieutenant Governor officially also serves as:

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The Governor's Press Secretary

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10. What power does the Nevada governor possesses that the U. S. President does not?

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the Nevada governor appoints heads of cabinet-level departments without approval of the legislature

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1. How many justices currently sit on the Nevada State Supreme Court?

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7

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2. The state court system of Nevada operates separately and independently of the federal court system.

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True

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3. Nevada State Supreme Court justices are:

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Elected for a 6-year term

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4. How many judicial districts does the State of Nevada have?

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10

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5. Which one of the following is NOT one of the levels of Nevada's court system

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Nevada State Court of Appeals

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6.The Nevada Supreme Court is restricted to hearing questions of law only and not questions of fact.

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True

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7.Which one of the following is INCORRECT pertaining to the role of judges in the Justice Court in Nevada?

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To hear civil cases of more than $7,500 but less than $9,000

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8.What is the chief function of the Nevada State Court System?

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To interpret state statutory and state constitutional provisions and to impose sanctions on those who violate them.

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1. What is the governing board in each of Nevada's counties?

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Board of County Commissioners

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2. The largest populated City in the State of Nevada is

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Las Vegas

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3. City managers, like County managers:

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Serve at the pleasure of the council or commission

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4. Local governments (ie. cities) are considered creatures of the state and have no independent power. They may exercise only those powers given to them by the state constitution and statutes.

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True

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5. There are how many counties in the State of Nevada

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17

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6. Cities in Nevada are governed by

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city councils

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1.As of January 2009, Nevada's tax revenue came mostly from gaming and sales taxes. In general, these taxes provide an _______ tax structure

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unstable

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2. Who said that taxes are the price we pay for a civilized society.

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Oliver Wendell Holmes

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3.Nevada has four types of gaming taxes. Which one of the following is NOT a type of gaming tax in Nevada?

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a tax on state lottery proceeds

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4.Gambling was legalized in the State of Nevada during the:

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1930's

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5.What two forms of taxes are prohibited by the Nevada state constitution?

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a state personal income tax and a state tax on estates of deceased citizens

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6.The capital for the State of Nevada is

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Carson City

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7.The Nevada State Constitution prohibits

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Lotteries

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1. The current Governor for the State of Nevada is:

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Brian Sandoval

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2. The current Lieutenant Governor for the State of Nevada is:

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Brian Krolicki

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3. The current Attorney General for the State of Nevada is:

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Catherine Cortez Masto

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4. The current Treasurer for the State of Nevada is:

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Kate Marshall

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5. The current Secretary of State for the State of Nevada is:

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Ross Miller

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6. More than _________ percent of Nevada's population resides in Clark County.

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70

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7. A major issue facing the State of Nevada is:

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Water, Growth, Diversifying the economy

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8. As of 2013, Nevada sends _____ representatives to the U. S. House of Representatives

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4

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9. As of 2012, Nevada's two United States Senators are

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Harry Reid and Dean Heller

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10.In 2013, which one of the following is NOT one of Nevada's congressional representatives?

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Shelly Porter

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11.A voter lives at 5270 Neil Road, Reno, NV 89502. Who is his/her Nevada Assembly representative and Nevada State Senate representative as of Jan. 1, 2013?

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Assembly: Randy Kirner (R)/ Senate- Ben Kieckhefer (R)

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12. A voter lives at 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno, NV 89511. Who is his/her Nevada Assembly representative and Nevada State Senate representative as of Jan. 1, 2013?

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Assembly: Randy Kirner (R)/ Senate- Ben Kieckhefer (R)

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