[TABLE][TR][TD]FLASH Cards FOR NEVADA CONSTITUTION EXAM
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[TABLE][TR][TD]What is Article 1?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]A Bill of Rights [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]Who has a right to a jury trial?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]Is secure for everyone but can be waived [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]When can NV maintain an army?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]In a state of war [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]When can someone be imprisoned for debt?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]In cases of fraud, libel, or slander? [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]What shall treason consist of?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]Only in levying war against it, adhering to its enemies, or in giving them aid or comfort. 2 witnesses are required for conviction. [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]What are NV voting provisions?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]No poll tax Military personnel can vote for the state they used to vote in. [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]How can a politician be recalled?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]25% of electors must file a petition. If public offiers do not resign within 5 days of recall, a special election is called. Cannot be done for 6 mos. after someone has taken office or within 10 days of the first legislative session [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]How often shall the legislature be held?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]Biennielly... Commences on the 1st Monday of January [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]How long are the terms of assembleymen and Senators?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]2 yrs and 4 yrs [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]How often is the # of assembleymen determined?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]After each dicennial census [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]What disqualifies someone from public office?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]Anyone convicted of embezzlement or difalcation of public funds [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]May the senate or assembley adjourn?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]Yes, for 3 days with the other's consent [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]What percentage is required to overturn a veto?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]2/3 [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]When can the assembly abolish a county[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]may not abolish a county with the consent of its population [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]What are the qualifications for election to governor?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]25 years old and be a NV citizen for 2 yrs. Term is for 4 yrs [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]What are the duties of the governor, Sec. of State, and Lt. Gov?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]Governor, Sec. of State, and Attorney Gen. serve on the Board of the State Prison Commission and the Bd of Examiners. Gov. and Sec. of State must sign off on all grants. Lt. Gov is the Pres. of the Senate. [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]What are the rules for Judges?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]Judicial power is vested in Sup. Court and District Courts. Sup. Court cases heard usually by a three judge panel. 6 yr term Divided into 9 districts. Judges only removed by vote of legislature. [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]What are NV tax laws? What cannot be levied?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]No lottery except for charitable or non-profit orgs. No inheritance taxes. [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]How big can the NV leg. be?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]Cannot be bigger than 75 members. [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]How many voters must request a referendum? When can the referendum decision be challenged by the legislature?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]10% Cannot be overturned for 3 yrs. [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]How many voters must request a referendum? When can the referendum decision be challenged by the legislature?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]10% Cannot be overturned for 3 yrs. Citizens may overturn laws with a vote [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]What may a state give financial aid to?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]May assume debt of a county, town, or city when it is incurred to repel invasion or provide for public defense Donate money for a charitable or educ. purpose [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]What is the legislature's most important legislation, which must be passed first?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]appropriation bill [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]Who can be impeached?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]all public officials except justices of the peace [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]When will judicial officers be deemed to have vacated their offices?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]After 90 days of absence [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]Who may establish towns?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]Legislature [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]How long is a legislative session?[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]120 days [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Term
[TABLE][TR][TD]Who may propose an amendment[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][TD]Definition
[TABLE][TR][TD]Either legilstaure or by the people by petition [/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][/TABLE]

Nevada Legislature is held on the 1st Monday in February, not January.