Nevada Government Flashcards
Was Nevada territory ever a part of California?
No. It was part of Utah.
What was the first settlement in Nevada called?
Mormon Station.
Bringham Young considered what is now Nevada part of the STATE of what?
State of Deseret
What were the reasons the Mormons were unsuccessful in governing Utah Territory?
Fremont, and later Salt Lake City where too far away.
When did Nevada become a territory?
1860.
What were the three main reasons leading to the settlement of Nevada in the late 1840’s?
- Cession by Mexico.
- Migration of the Mormons.
- the discovery of gold in California.
When did Nevada become a state?
October 31, 1864.
What were the major reasons Nevada was granted statehood?
- Fremont.
- Electoral votes for Lincoln.
- The thirteenth amendment.
- To get Abraham Lincoln re-elected.
How much did it cost to send the State’s Constitution by telegraph to Washington?
$3,416.77. “The longest and most expensive telegram ever dispatched at that time.”
The state is divided into how many counties?
17
The first Nevada territorial legislature decided that the Capital of Nevada would be located in…
Carson City
What is Nevada’s state motto?
Battle Born
The United States gained control of the southwestern territories following the war with whom?
Mexico.
What have Studies of Nevada voting patterns discovered?
There is no consistency on how Nevada voters vote.
The legislature in Nevada is elected by what method?
Apportionment, or direct popular vote.
Voters in Nevada must meet which of the following requirements in order to vote?
- Be eighteen years old.
- must be a resident of Nevada for at least thirty-days.
- No prior felonies.
In which house can spending bills be initiated?
In both the Senate and assembly.
How often does the Nevada legislature meet?
Every two years for 120 days.
Who is the current governor of Nevada?
Brian Sandoval
How old do you have to be to serve in the Nevada legislature?
21 years of age, and a resident for at least 1 year.
Who is the governor of Nevada?
Brian Sandoval
Who is the lieutenant governor of Nevada?
Mark Hutchison
Who is Nevada’s Attorney General?
Adam Lexalt
Who is the State Treasurer?
Dan Schwartz
