PSC 100 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+

PSC 100 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ What is the nature of power in a federal system of government? Power is divided between a national government and regional (state) governments Which of the following is NOT primarily controlled by state governments? Interstate Commerce Sovereignty refers to: ultimate governing authority of a particular geographic area. According to lecture, what event highlighted the weaknesses of the national government under the Articles of Confederation? Shays' Rebellion The constitutional convention of 1863 produced a framework for Nevada's state government but was rejected by the U.S. Congress even though a majority of citizens voted in favor of ratification. false The 'gentiles' in the area that would become present-day Nevada requested annexation by California on more than one occasion in the 1850s. true Which of the following were among the national issues that provided Nevada the final impetus toward statehood near the end of the Civil War? Lincoln thought he may need Nevada's 3 Electoral College votes to win reelection. The Nevada Enabling Act required that the Nevada Constitution: give ownership of all unappropriated lands to the federal government After Nevada became a territory, who did Abraham Lincoln appoint as the first territorial governor? James Nye Before achieving territorial status and statehood, the great majority of present-day Nevada was part of which territory? Utah Which of the following is absolutely necessary in order to amend the state constitution? public ratification (popular vote of the citizens) Nevada officials: can be impeached for "misdemeanors or malfeasance" Which of the following processes allows voters to uphold or repeal existing laws? Referendum Recall is the process for: removing an official prior to the end of his/her term. Any law that is upheld by a referendum called by citizen petition can be changed or repealed only through: another direct popular vote According to Bowers, which party dominates in Nevada? Neither major party What type of primary does