Final Flashcards
Nevada’s statehood had more to do with national political issues than the need for gold -
True
False
True
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
Was greatly influenced by the California and New York State constitutions
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
The treaty which ended the Mexican War and ceded land to the United States
Who led The push for the creation of a separate Nevada Territory? -
John Musser
Mark Twain
Senator Doolittle
Brigham Young
John Musser
What political belief helped push the United States into the West? -
Nationalism
Direct democracy
Neo-conservatism
Manifest Destiny
Manifest Destiny
What religious group brought the first major group of settlers into the Great Basin and Nevada? -
The Catholics
The Muslims
The Mormons
The Mormons
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
Had no intention of settling in the region now known as Nevada
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
Creating congressional votes for the 13th amendment and Electoral College votes for Lincoln
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
It established the feasibility of settlement in the region and created trading posts that assisted emigrants
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
The United States took control of the region which opened the region to legal settlement
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
The Civil War environment at which time Nevada became a state
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
Nevada only requires a three-fourths majority, not unanimity, for a verdict
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
Article 1
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
Responsiveness to public sentiment
Because the Nevada Constitution is easier to amend than the U.S Constitution, the Nevada Constitution is more responsive to public opinion -
True
False
True
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
All of these answers are correct
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
The terms Latino and Hispanic are overly broad and don’t reflect the diversity of cultures and issues facing those in that group
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
Expands and clarifies certain rights
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
Give Paramount Allegiance to the Federal government when exercising all their powers
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
The use of armed force to compel obedience
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
Are very similar to those in other states
Term limits were declared unconstitutional in Nevada -
True
False
False
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
The actual candidate with the most votes would still be declared the officeholder
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
Where only voters who are registered with the political party may vote in that party’s primary election contests.
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
The Progressive Era of American history
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
All of these choices are correct
Recall efforts are nearly always successful and have removed multiple Governors in Nevada -
True
False
False
Nevada uses which type of primary? -
Closed
Open
Blanket
Ranked Choice
Closed
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
Remove an elected official for most any reason before the end of their term
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 referendum, if upheld, can only be changed by another vote of the people
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
Being part-time, legislators depend heavily on information regarding the bills pending before them
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
Can often shape political fortunes by “freezing out” potential candidates that are seen as threats to the industry
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
Gaming is a large source of tax revenue and is the state’s largest non-governmental employer
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
True
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
Railroad and mining interest groups often bribed officials and bought votes
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
As a result of their many volunteer campaign workers and large memberships
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
Are representatives of interest groups who seek to persuade decisionmakers
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
Were California Banks that owned the most lucrative mines in Nevada
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
Are not directly covered in the Nevada Constitution
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
Try to influence the government’s programs and policies.