Final Flashcards

1
Q

Nevada’s statehood had more to do with national political issues than the need for gold -

True

False

A

True

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The 1863 Nevada Constitution -

Sought complete independence from Federal government control’

Included slavery

Was a radical document

Was greatly influenced by the California and New York State constitutions

A

Was greatly influenced by the California and New York State constitutions

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What is the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? -

Was an agreement between the Mormons and Mexican government

The treaty which ended the Mexican War and ceded land to the United States

The treaty that ended Mexico’s war of Independence from Spain

Allowed native tribes to open the first casinos

A

The treaty which ended the Mexican War and ceded land to the United States

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Who led The push for the creation of a separate Nevada Territory? -

John Musser

Mark Twain

Senator Doolittle

Brigham Young

A

John Musser

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What political belief helped push the United States into the West? -

Nationalism

Direct democracy

Neo-conservatism

Manifest Destiny

A

Manifest Destiny

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What religious group brought the first major group of settlers into the Great Basin and Nevada? -

The Catholics

The Muslims

The Mormons

A

The Mormons

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Early explorers and fur traders -

Sought to own and control land in Nevada for future settlement

Settled mainly in Las Vegas

Had no intention of settling in the region now known as Nevada

Were great friends of Native Tribes and respected their traditions

A

Had no intention of settling in the region now known as Nevada

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Among the goals of the Doolittle bill were: -

To gain control over gold to deposit in the Federal Reserve bank

To blunt the effort of Radical Republicans plans for Reconstruction

Creating congressional votes for the 13th amendment and Electoral College votes for Lincoln

To block the re-election of Lincoln

A

Creating congressional votes for the 13th amendment and Electoral College votes for Lincoln

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Mormon settlement was important because -

It established the feasibility of settlement in the region and created trading posts that assisted emigrants

Brought religious freedom to all in the Territory

The group opened the first gold and silver mines that brought settlers to Nevada

Brought law, order, and an incorruptible judiciary to Nevada

A

It established the feasibility of settlement in the region and created trading posts that assisted emigrants

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The Mexican War was important for Nevada’s future settlement because: -

The United States took control of the region which opened the region to legal settlement

All of the choices are correct

Many service members moved to Las Vegas after being stationed there

Important battles were fought throughout the state

A

The United States took control of the region which opened the region to legal settlement

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11
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The Paramount Allegiance clause reflects: -

Has been ruled to be unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court

Federal government over-reach concerning state lands

The Civil War environment at which time Nevada became a state

Is patriotic as it requires recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance

A

The Civil War environment at which time Nevada became a state

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What is a difference between Federal Courts and Nevada Courts concerning juries in civil trials? -

The state legislature appoints juries

Juries are not allowed in civil cases

Nevada only requires a three-fourths majority, not unanimity, for a verdict

There are no differences because Nevada Courts must follow Federal Court rules

A

Nevada only requires a three-fourths majority, not unanimity, for a verdict

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In what Article of the Nevada Constitution is the Declaration of Rights Found? -

Article 15

Article 10

There is no specific Declaration of Rights in the Nevada Constitution

Article 1

A

Article 1

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14
Q

Adding rights for victims of crime in the Nevada Constitution reflects -

Attacks on individual liberty

Exactly what the Founders intended

Responsiveness to public sentiment

A requirement of Federal funding

A

Responsiveness to public sentiment

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Because the Nevada Constitution is easier to amend than the U.S Constitution, the Nevada Constitution is more responsive to public opinion -

True

False

A

True

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Despite concepts of “equal protection”, Native Americans were prohibited into the 1900s from -

Owning firearms

Marrying Whites

All of these answers are correct

Buying alcohol

A

All of these answers are correct

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17
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As noted in the text, Latino political influence is sometimes limited because -

Latinos are a very recent part of Nevada society and politics

The terms Latino and Hispanic are overly broad and don’t reflect the diversity of cultures and issues facing those in that group

None of these answers are correct

Latinos are now dominant politics given their high voter turnout

A

The terms Latino and Hispanic are overly broad and don’t reflect the diversity of cultures and issues facing those in that group

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18
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While the Nevada Constitution repeats many of the rights found in the U.S. Constitution, it also -

None of these choices are correct

Removes many of the protections for individuals found in the U.S. Constitution

Expands and clarifies certain rights

Is prohibited from changing or clarifying the application of any right found in the U.S. Constitution

A

Expands and clarifies certain rights

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The “Paramount Allegiance” clause requires Nevada citizens to: -

Accept State, but not Federal authority, as Paramount

To recite the Pledge of Allegiance in all public schools

To respect the authority of the Courts as Paramount to all others

Give Paramount Allegiance to the Federal government when exercising all their powers

A

Give Paramount Allegiance to the Federal government when exercising all their powers

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If Nevada citizens do not give Paramount Allegiance or resist Federal authority, what does the Nevada Constitution authorize? -

A mediation process to determine who is right

The suspension of Federal education aid for not reciting the Pledge of Allegiance

The use of armed force to compel obedience

To fine protestors

A

The use of armed force to compel obedience

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21
Q

Voter requirements in Nevada -

Are similar to other states but include a poll tax to aid with election costs

Specifically exclude members of the military

Are very different than those found in other states

Are very similar to those in other states

A

Are very similar to those in other states

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22
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Term limits were declared unconstitutional in Nevada -

True

False

A

False

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23
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Nevada voters have the option in many races to vote for “none of the above.” What happens if “none of the above” gets the most votes? -

The election is considered void, and the parties must nominate new candidates

The actual candidate with the most votes would still be declared the officeholder

Allows the Governor to select a person to serve in the office

Allows the Legislature to choose a person to serve until a new election is scheduled

A

The actual candidate with the most votes would still be declared the officeholder

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24
Q

What is a closed primary? -

Have been deemed unconstitutional

Where only voters who are registered with the political party may vote in that party’s primary election contests.

Are only held at the Presidential midterm

Allows those registered as “non-partisan” to participate

A

Where only voters who are registered with the political party may vote in that party’s primary election contests.

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25
Q

Provisions for direct democracy are linked to: -

The Progressive Era of American history

The New Deal Era of American history

None of these are correct

Reforms following the Nixon Administration

A

The Progressive Era of American history

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What are the basic qualifications to vote in Nevada? -

Be registered to vote

Be a state resident for at least 30 days

All of these choices are correct

Be at least 18 years of age

A

All of these choices are correct

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27
Q

Recall efforts are nearly always successful and have removed multiple Governors in Nevada -

True

False

A

False

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Q

Nevada uses which type of primary? -

Closed

Open

Blanket

Ranked Choice

A

Closed

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Q

A Recall election allows voters to: -

Remove an elected official for most any reason before the end of their term

To have memory chips at polling places

Propose new legislation bypassing the legislature

Is the same thing as impeachment

A

Remove an elected official for most any reason before the end of their term

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30
Q

An important aspect of the referendum is: -

A referendum, if upheld, can only be changed by another vote of the people

Applies only to constitutional amendments

Must first be approved by the Governor before going to the ballot

Must pass in two separate elections

A

A referendum, if upheld, can only be changed by another vote of the people

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31
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What element of legislative structure increases the influence of interest groups in Nevada? -

Nevada’s change to a full-time legislature in 2010 as it gives lobbyist more time

The Legislative Counsel Bureau and Interim Finance Committee

The high salaries paid to state legislators makes them dependent on money from lobbyists

Being part-time, legislators depend heavily on information regarding the bills pending before them

A

Being part-time, legislators depend heavily on information regarding the bills pending before them

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32
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In terms of campaign support, gaming: -

Is not a significant contributor to election campaigns in Nevada

Is not particularly effective or involved with elections

Almost always favors Republicans

Can often shape political fortunes by “freezing out” potential candidates that are seen as threats to the industry

A

Can often shape political fortunes by “freezing out” potential candidates that are seen as threats to the industry

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33
Q

Gaming is the most dominant interest in contemporary Nevada because: -

Most legislators are employed by casinos

Rarely gets involved with politics so is seen as an “honest broker”

Gaming is a large source of tax revenue and is the state’s largest non-governmental employer

Face strict and extensive regulations as to how much they can lobby

A

Gaming is a large source of tax revenue and is the state’s largest non-governmental employer

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34
Q

Provision of information, testimony at legislative hearings, and personally presenting arguments are the primary tools used by interest groups thought to be the most effective with legislators -

True

False

A

True

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35
Q

In the first 50 years of Nevada politics -

Gaming was the dominant interest in the state

Was largely free of any interest group influence

The legislature was very honest because it was linked to the party of “Honest Abe”

Railroad and mining interest groups often bribed officials and bought votes

A

Railroad and mining interest groups often bribed officials and bought votes

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36
Q

The Nevada State Education Association are often successful promoting their interests -

Memberships: They contribute the most direct funding to candidates

Unions directly own the state’s largest media groups

None of these choices are correct

As a result of their many volunteer campaign workers and large memberships

A

As a result of their many volunteer campaign workers and large memberships

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Q

Lobbyists -

Are representatives of interest groups who seek to persuade decisionmakers

Are members of the legislature who filter requests from interest groups

All of these choices are correct

Are highly regulated in Nevada and cannot work during the legislative session

A

Are representatives of interest groups who seek to persuade decisionmakers

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38
Q

The “Bank Crowd” -

Was the name for the interest group which financed many Las Vegas casinos

Was a reform effort designed to bring better business practices to Nevada

Were California Banks that owned the most lucrative mines in Nevada

Fought the railroads and mines for control of Nevada

A

Were California Banks that owned the most lucrative mines in Nevada

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39
Q

Interest groups are: -

Are not directly covered in the Nevada Constitution

Are more regulated in Nevada than any other state

Described in great detail in Article 3 of the Nevada Constitution

Are regulated mostly by local ordinances

A

Are not directly covered in the Nevada Constitution

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40
Q

Interest groups -

Are not very active in Nevada

All of these choices are correct

Try to influence the government’s programs and policies.

Are the same thing as political parties

A

Try to influence the government’s programs and policies.

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41
Q

Bills approved by committees -

Do not need approval from a full house vote

Are rarely rejected by the full house

Are often rejected when considered by the full house membership

Do not the Governor’s approval

A

Are rarely rejected by the full house

42
Q

An unrelated amendment to a bill being considered (“riders”) are prohibited in Nevada as proposed bills must embrace but one subject -

True

False

A

True

43
Q

The majority leader of the Senate; -

Chooses the chairs of each Senate committee

Reports to the Legislative Counsel Bureau

Committee Is chosen by the Governor

Is not particularly important because legislators have ample staff for research

A

Chooses the chairs of each Senate committee

44
Q

Legislative rules impose limits of when legislation can be introduced by lawmakers, approved by committees, and voted on each house so that action can be taken in the other. -

True

False

A

True

45
Q

Bills that raise taxes -

Do not have to be approved by the Governor

Are generally not contentious

Must be approved by a 2/3rds vote

Are passed frequently because Nevada is a growing state

A

Must be approved by a 2/3rds vote

46
Q

There are how many members in the Nevada Legislature (both Houses) -

63 with the Assembly having 42 and the Senate 21

100 with the seats evenly split between the two houses

75 with the Senate holding more than half of the seats

It depends on whether Democrats or Republicans control the chambers

A

63 with the Assembly having 42 and the Senate 21

47
Q

Special sessions of the legislature -

All of these choices are correct

Are often called to handle unfinished business from the legislative session

Cannot be called to address issues that arise between sessions

Are rarely called as the legislature is very efficient getting all business done

A

Are often called to handle unfinished business from the legislative session

48
Q

Reapportionment is no longer done by the legislature which makes the process free from conflict in the legislature -

True

False

A

False

49
Q

By law, regular legislative sessions in Nevada -

Are limited to 120 calendar days

Are limited to four-month sessions every year

Are unlimited

Can only be called by the Governor

A

Are limited to 120 calendar days

50
Q

The 120-day regular session limit has led to: -

Greater cooperation between the parties and with the Governor

Very few problems getting work done

Multiple special sessions

None of these choices are correct

A

Multiple special sessions

51
Q

The Framers of the Nevada Constitution chose to create a plural executive because -

They wanted a more centralized executive branch

They were fighting with the territorial governor

They wanted the Governor to control all parts of the executive branch

None of these choices are correct

A

None of these choices are correct

52
Q

The Governor has a key role representing the state -

With other Governors and visiting officials

To the Federal Government

All of these choices are correct

A

All of these choices are correct

53
Q

The Attorney General -

Does not have to be an attorney

Provides legal advice for state agencies

All of these choices are correct

Represents the state in court

A

All of these choices are correct

54
Q

The Controller and Treasurer-

Generally work closely given inter-related duties concerning state funds

All of these choices are correct

Are not mentioned in the State Constitution

Were combined into a single office in 1999

A

Generally work closely given inter-related duties concerning state funds

55
Q

The Secretary of State -

Is responsible for receiving and safekeeping state funds

Has a major role overseeing elections and preparing the ballot

Is Chair of the Board of Examiners

Works for the Governor and schedules his appointments

A

Has a major role overseeing elections and preparing the ballot

56
Q

A key reason the Governor has broad appointment power without need of legislative confirmation is that the legislature only meets every other year so they would not be available for hearings. -

True

False

A

True

57
Q

Any time the Governor leaves the state, the Lt. Governor -

Can only assume full power if there is an “effective absence” and a critical need for action

Must alert the Secretary of State

Assumes the office of Governor and can reverse actions the sitting Governor may have made

Becomes President of the Senate in place of the Governor

A

Can only assume full power if there is an “effective absence” and a critical need for action

58
Q

Which constitutional executive serves as president of the senate? -

The Lt. Governor

The Governor as “Chief Legislator”

None, as that violates separation of powers

The Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court

A

The Lt. Governor

59
Q

The Board of Examiners -

Convers licensing of attorneys

Is part of the legislative branch

Reviews all pardons granted by the Governor

Reviews all claims against the state for money or property

A

Reviews all claims against the state for money or property

60
Q

The most important day-to-day duties of the Lt. Governor involve -

Efforts relating to tourism, economic development, and serving on the state transportation board.

Chairing the Board of Examiners

Pardons

Overseeing elections

A

Efforts relating to tourism, economic development, and serving on the state transportation board.

61
Q

Justices of the Peace do not have to be lawyers except in larger counties -

True

False

A

True

62
Q

Juries are used at which level of the courts? -

Must be used at every level of the Court system

District Courts

Appeals Court

Supreme Court

A

District Courts

63
Q

In what Article of the Nevada Constitution is the Judicial branch Legislature covered? -

One

Fifteen

Six

Ten

A

Six

64
Q

The Nevada Supreme Court -

Is held in high regard as they are appointed by the Bar Association and not elected

Has rarely been controversial

None of these choices are correct

Generally uses appointed outsiders based on legal experience

A

None of these choices are correct

65
Q

It is uncommon for judges, especially at the Supreme and District Court levels, to retire or leave office before the end of their term making vacancy appointments extremely rare. -

True

False

A

False

66
Q

Why was the Intermediate Appeals Court created? -

To block decisions made by the increasingly liberal Supreme Court

To end judicial corruption by Territorial judges

To handle specialized cases concerning veterans, drugs, and mental health issues

To assist in handling the increased caseload of the Supreme Court

A

To assist in handling the increased caseload of the Supreme Court

67
Q

How many District Courts are currently operating in Nevada? -

Eleven

Seventeen

Ten

Nine

A

Eleven

68
Q

The Supreme Court is often referred to as the “Court of last resort,” because its decisions are final unless a Federal issue is involved. -

True

False

A

True

69
Q

The Nevada Court system and the Federal Court system -

None of these choices are correct

Are separate entities

Are separate as Nevada Courts only handle criminal cases

Are related such that cases flow from Nevada to the Federal system

A

Are separate entities

70
Q

Justice Courts: -
Have limited jurisdiction

Hear a lot of traffic infractions

All of these choices are correct

Are found in every country

A

All of these choices are correct

71
Q

Townships in Nevada re not particularly important in Nevada except as legal subdivisions in which justices of the peace are elected. -

True

False

A

True

72
Q

The number of county commissioners and their salaries are under state legislative control, varying by set limits based on the underlying size of the county’s population. -

True

False

A

True

73
Q

Schools Districts in Nevada are -

Are organized one in each county

Have considerable discretion establishing district policies

All of these choices are correct

Special (one function) districts

A

All of these choices are correct

74
Q

Which of these are types of city charters (both need to be correct)? -

Legislative rule and executive rule

Dillon rule and home rule

Exceptional Circumstance and normal

General and Special (home rule)

A

General and Special (home rule)

75
Q

The power of County Commissions are limited by the independent election of various department heads such as the Sheriff, District Attorney, and County Clerk. This makes such heads more accountable to voters than to the Commission to whom they supposedly report. -

True

False

A

True

76
Q

In what Article of the Nevada Constitution municipal corporations covered? -

Ten

Eight

Five

Fifteen

A

Eight

77
Q

Local governments are often the providers of direct services such as education, water, police and fire, many roads, and such things as garbage collection and jails. -

True

False

A

True

78
Q

Special Districts -

Are very limited in number and cover only a few service areas

Are one function governments

Are not legal is Nevada given the limits of Dillon’s rule

Are excluded from using tax revenue

A

Are one function governments

79
Q

In 2015 counties were granted what? -

Complete autonomy from legislative oversight

The abolition of Dillon’s rule

Appointed commissions

Limited home rule

A

Limited home rule

80
Q

Article four of the Nevada Constitution states all counties are to be treated uniformly without any exceptions due to the size or populations of the counties -

True

False

A

False

81
Q

Nevada’s high sales tax rate, while designed to tap tourists, is also paid by residents which makes the tax -

A value added tax

Regressive

Progressive

Equally distributed

A

Regressive

82
Q

The text suggests that Nevada’s low tax burden -

Creates more money so Nevada can provide generous social welfare services

Is a myth as Nevada has high income taxes

Frequently leads to low levels of service for the state’s poor and disabled

Supports education funding and especially higher education

A

Frequently leads to low levels of service for the state’s poor and disabled

83
Q

Direct taxes on mining are a significant contributor of overall state revenue exceeded only by taxes on gaming -

True

False

A

False

84
Q

Earmarked funds -

Are a very small percentage of the Nevada budget

Are only found at the local level

Must be spent for particular purposes

Are only attached to Federal funds

A

Must be spent for particular purposes

85
Q

What is the largest area of appropriation in the Nevada budget? -

Welfare

Education

Governor’s discretionary fund

Prisons

A

Education

86
Q

The two largest tax revenue sources used in Nevada are? -

Mining and liquor taxes

Income and property taxes

Sales and gaming taxes

Marijuana and excise taxes

A

Sales and gaming taxes

87
Q

Federal funds in the form of grants -

All of these choices are correct

Are not important in Nevada as the state constitution prohibits them

Are typically restricted for use on designated purposes

Are only allowed to support rural areas

A

Are typically restricted for use on designated purposes

88
Q

Low tax rates on casino gambling and the prohibition of lotteries -

Protects citizens from job losses and gambling addition

Reflect the clout gaming exercises in setting budget and tax policies

Is done to limit Native American gambling

Leads to increased state revenues

A

Reflect the clout gaming exercises in setting budget and tax policies

89
Q

Some of the taxes capped or prohibited in Nevada include -

All of the choices are correct

Income taxes

Inheritance taxes

Property taxes

A

All of the choices are correct

90
Q

Excise taxes -

None of the choices are correct

Are collected like a sales tax but apply only to specific items

Are especially high on mining operations

Are not very important in Nevada

A

Are collected like a sales tax but apply only to specific items

91
Q

The Mint Act of 1873 -

Led to increased mining in the state

Was favored by Nevada as it recognized the monetary value of mining

Had no particular effect on the state

Limited silver coinage and put the nation on the gold standard which hurt Nevada mines

A

Limited silver coinage and put the nation on the gold standard which hurt Nevada mines

92
Q

Bowers (textbook author), following Hulse, divides Nevada history into -

Before World War II and after

Three periods

Four periods

Six periods

A

Four periods

92
Q

Increased two-party competition -

Has increased Nevada’s national profile as it cannot be easily characterized as a “red” or “blue” state

Has led to little change in the success of partisan candidates

Doesn’t matter given the majority of the population lives in Reno

Means that candidate quality no longer matters

A

Has increased Nevada’s national profile as it cannot be easily characterized as a “red” or “blue” state

92
Q

During the Progressive Era Nevada -

Made reforms in reaction to the corruption of powerful interests

Adopted three measures of direct democracy

Became one of the first states to grant the right to vote for women

All of these choices are correct

A

All of these choices are correct

93
Q

During the first period identified by Bowers which industries dominated Nevada politics? -

Mining, banking, and railroads

None of these are correct

Gaming and transportation

Gaming and high-tech industries

A

Mining, banking, and railroads

93
Q

Nevada was able to use the vast wealth generated by its mines to support the building Las Vegas, various public and private universities, libraries, art galleries, and major banking and railroad companies headquartered in the state. -

True

False

A

False

93
Q

Nevada has one of the highest rates of incarceration in the nation and its prisons are often overcrowded due to actions of legislators and judges who need to show they are tough on crime in order to be reelected -

True

False

A

True

94
Q

Bowers identifies what two factors as shaping contemporary Nevada? -

Airports and water

Federal sending and a decline in gaming due to Native American casinos

Managed population growth and mining’s return as the state’s number one economic activity

Rapid population growth and increased two-party competition

A

Rapid population growth and increased two-party competition

95
Q

Approximately wat percentage of the state’s population resides in Las Vegas and Clark County? -

90

25

50

75

A

75

96
Q

Legalizing gambling and reducing residency requirements for divorce: -

Caused the Republican party to grow in reaction to vice

Brought many newcomers and their money to the state even if just for a short time

Decreased spending on infrastructure

Created high crime and a burgeoning prison population

A

Brought many newcomers and their money to the state even if just for a short time