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The inclusion of certain provisions of the U.S. Bill of Rights into the 14th Amendment so that these
rights are protected from infringement by state governments is called what?
Selective Incorporation
Which of the following is false?
The Nevada Constitution does not guarantee a right to bear arms so it was not until 2010 when the
U.S. Supreme Court incorporated it that it applied to Nevada
Which of the following is NOT TRUE of the Hispanic population in Nevada?
The buying power of Hispanics has been steadily weakening, failing to stay up with national inflation.
Which of the following is absolutely necessary in order to amend the state constitution?
public ratification (popular vote of the citizens)
If voters in the state of Nevada wish to remove a public official prior to the expiration of their term,
they will do so using which form of direct democracy?
Recall
According to Bowers, the Governor of Nevada is "more powerful than the president of the United
States." Why?
His/her appointment of executive-branch officials does not require legislative approval
According to Bowers, the Governor's chief power for shaping the legislative agenda is/are:
His/her budget approval.
Which of the following is not a member of the state's executive branch?
Surveyor General
The United States Supreme Court hears appeals from Nevada state courts:
if a federal (e.g. constitutional) issue is involved
Which of the following originate in state District Court?
Civil cases more than $15,000
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become a Nevada District court judge?
15 years legal experience
Judicial Review is the power of the courts to
declare a law unconstitutional
How many members are on the Nevada Supreme Court?
7
, The authority to appropriate funds to agencies experiencing a shortfall between meetings of the
legislature belongs to the:
Interim Finance Committee
The Nevada legislature meets:
in regular sessions biennially for a period of 120 days
Which of the following is true regarding terms of office for the members of the Nevada state
legislature?
Members of the state Senate serve 4-year, staggered terms, while members of the Assembly serve 2-
year terms.
Which of the following is TRUE of the Board of County Commissioners in each county in Nevada?
County boards of commissioners have functional "home rule"
According to the fiscal provisions of the Nevada Constitution:
the state's budget must be balanced.
According to your text, which of the following is not a gaming tax levied in Nevada?
annual tax of $800 on each slot machine
Of the following, the largest source of Nevada's state revenue today comes from:
sales taxes
According to your "Dillon's Rule," local governments are considered:
creatures of the state.
In Nevada, lotteries
can be used only for charitable purposes.
How many counties are in Nevada?
17
According to your text, sales taxes in Nevada are:
regressive
The state constitution in Nevada prohibits the levying of:
both income and inheritance taxes.
According to Bowers, in 1994 & 1996 state voters limited state campaign contributions to:
$5000 in a primary and $5000 in a general election per candidate.
Correct | Verified & Updated
The inclusion of certain provisions of the U.S. Bill of Rights into the 14th Amendment so that these
rights are protected from infringement by state governments is called what?
Selective Incorporation
Which of the following is false?
The Nevada Constitution does not guarantee a right to bear arms so it was not until 2010 when the
U.S. Supreme Court incorporated it that it applied to Nevada
Which of the following is NOT TRUE of the Hispanic population in Nevada?
The buying power of Hispanics has been steadily weakening, failing to stay up with national inflation.
Which of the following is absolutely necessary in order to amend the state constitution?
public ratification (popular vote of the citizens)
If voters in the state of Nevada wish to remove a public official prior to the expiration of their term,
they will do so using which form of direct democracy?
Recall
According to Bowers, the Governor of Nevada is "more powerful than the president of the United
States." Why?
His/her appointment of executive-branch officials does not require legislative approval
According to Bowers, the Governor's chief power for shaping the legislative agenda is/are:
His/her budget approval.
Which of the following is not a member of the state's executive branch?
Surveyor General
The United States Supreme Court hears appeals from Nevada state courts:
if a federal (e.g. constitutional) issue is involved
Which of the following originate in state District Court?
Civil cases more than $15,000
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become a Nevada District court judge?
15 years legal experience
Judicial Review is the power of the courts to
declare a law unconstitutional
How many members are on the Nevada Supreme Court?
7
, The authority to appropriate funds to agencies experiencing a shortfall between meetings of the
legislature belongs to the:
Interim Finance Committee
The Nevada legislature meets:
in regular sessions biennially for a period of 120 days
Which of the following is true regarding terms of office for the members of the Nevada state
legislature?
Members of the state Senate serve 4-year, staggered terms, while members of the Assembly serve 2-
year terms.
Which of the following is TRUE of the Board of County Commissioners in each county in Nevada?
County boards of commissioners have functional "home rule"
According to the fiscal provisions of the Nevada Constitution:
the state's budget must be balanced.
According to your text, which of the following is not a gaming tax levied in Nevada?
annual tax of $800 on each slot machine
Of the following, the largest source of Nevada's state revenue today comes from:
sales taxes
According to your "Dillon's Rule," local governments are considered:
creatures of the state.
In Nevada, lotteries
can be used only for charitable purposes.
How many counties are in Nevada?
17
According to your text, sales taxes in Nevada are:
regressive
The state constitution in Nevada prohibits the levying of:
both income and inheritance taxes.
According to Bowers, in 1994 & 1996 state voters limited state campaign contributions to:
$5000 in a primary and $5000 in a general election per candidate.
