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.
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
Are rarely rejected by the full house
An unrelated amendment to a bill being considered (“riders”) are prohibited in Nevada as proposed bills must embrace but one subject -
True
False
True
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
Chooses the chairs of each Senate committee
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
True
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
Must be approved by a 2/3rds vote
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
63 with the Assembly having 42 and the Senate 21
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
Are often called to handle unfinished business from the legislative session
Reapportionment is no longer done by the legislature which makes the process free from conflict in the legislature -
True
False
False
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
Are limited to 120 calendar days
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
Multiple special sessions
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
None of these choices are correct
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
All of these choices are correct
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
All of these choices are correct
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
Generally work closely given inter-related duties concerning state funds
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
Has a major role overseeing elections and preparing the ballot
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
True
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
Can only assume full power if there is an “effective absence” and a critical need for action
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
The Lt. Governor
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
Reviews all claims against the state for money or property
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
Efforts relating to tourism, economic development, and serving on the state transportation board.
Justices of the Peace do not have to be lawyers except in larger counties -
True
False
True
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
District Courts
In what Article of the Nevada Constitution is the Judicial branch Legislature covered? -
One
Fifteen
Six
Ten
Six
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
None of these choices are correct
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
False
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
To assist in handling the increased caseload of the Supreme Court
How many District Courts are currently operating in Nevada? -
Eleven
Seventeen
Ten
Nine
Eleven
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
True
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
Are separate entities
Justice Courts: -
Have limited jurisdiction
Hear a lot of traffic infractions
All of these choices are correct
Are found in every country
All of these choices are correct
Townships in Nevada re not particularly important in Nevada except as legal subdivisions in which justices of the peace are elected. -
True
False
True
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
True
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
All of these choices are correct
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)
General and Special (home rule)
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
True
In what Article of the Nevada Constitution municipal corporations covered? -
Ten
Eight
Five
Fifteen
Eight
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
True
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
Are one function governments
In 2015 counties were granted what? -
Complete autonomy from legislative oversight
The abolition of Dillon’s rule
Appointed commissions
Limited home rule
Limited home rule
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
False
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
Regressive
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
Frequently leads to low levels of service for the state’s poor and disabled
Direct taxes on mining are a significant contributor of overall state revenue exceeded only by taxes on gaming -
True
False
False
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
Must be spent for particular purposes
What is the largest area of appropriation in the Nevada budget? -
Welfare
Education
Governor’s discretionary fund
Prisons
Education
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
Sales and gaming taxes
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
Are typically restricted for use on designated purposes
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
Reflect the clout gaming exercises in setting budget and tax policies
Some of the taxes capped or prohibited in Nevada include -
All of the choices are correct
Income taxes
Inheritance taxes
Property taxes
All of the choices are correct
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
Are collected like a sales tax but apply only to specific items
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
Limited silver coinage and put the nation on the gold standard which hurt Nevada mines
Bowers (textbook author), following Hulse, divides Nevada history into -
Before World War II and after
Three periods
Four periods
Six periods
Four periods
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
Has increased Nevada’s national profile as it cannot be easily characterized as a “red” or “blue” state
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
All of these choices are correct
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
Mining, banking, and railroads
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
False
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
True
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
Rapid population growth and increased two-party competition
Approximately wat percentage of the state’s population resides in Las Vegas and Clark County? -
90
25
50
75
75
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
Brought many newcomers and their money to the state even if just for a short time
