PSC 100 Nevada Constitution
Final Exam | Exam Questions
with Correct Detailed
Answers | Verified Exam
QUESTION; What were the primary reasons for
Nevada's expedited statehood process? - ANSWER--During Civil War, President Lincoln thought
he needed NV's votes to win re-election (won by a landslide anyway)
-Also needed NV's delegation in Congress to secure passage of 13th amendment to the US
Constitution (banning slavery)
-Republicans in Congress supported getting more votes in Congress
QUESTION; 3 systems of government - ANSWER-unitary, confederate, federal
QUESTION; Federal system of government - ANSWER-divides power between a national
government and state governments (used by United States)
QUESTION; Unitary system of government - ANSWER-power is concentrated in a central
government
QUESTION; Confederation system of government - ANSWER-regional government retains
autonomy and cantral government gets its authority from regional government
QUESTION; Sovereignty - ANSWER-Ultimate governing quthority of a particular geographi area
QUESTION; Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation - ANSWER-Taxation, Commerce, &
Currency
,QUESTION; 10th amendment - ANSWER-Protects state powers
QUESTION; National Powers - ANSWER--National Defense
-Deciding Currency
-INTERstate commerce
-Foreign Affairs
QUESTION; State Powers - ANSWER--Chartering of Local Government
-Education
-Registration & Voting
-INTRAstate commerce
QUESTION; Concurrent Powers - ANSWER-(Powers Held by both State & National Government)
-Law Enforcement
-Taxation
-Transportation
QUESTION; Nevada Territory Aquisition - ANSWER-Aquired through the treaty of Guadalupe
Hidalgo in 1848
QUESTION; What Territory was NV part of Originally - ANSWER-Utah
QUESTION; Why was 1863 constitution rejected - ANSWER-the constitutional convention wasn't
authorized, it included property tax on mining and miners didn;t approve becuase it was unfair
for unproductive mines, & the vote for the constitution was linked with the vote for state
officials
,QUESTION; Reasons for expedited Statehood - ANSWER-Lincoln thought he needed NV's
electoral votes to win re-election, Lincoln needed NV's delegation in congress to pass the 13th
amendment to ban slavery, Republicans in congress wanted more votes in congress for civil war
reconstruction efforts, There was concern that the 1864 election might be decided by the House
of Representatives because of third party candidate
QUESTION; Differences between 1864 & 1863 constitutions - ANSWER-Not tying in 1st Officials
and taxing mining profits rather than property
QUESTION; 1st Territory Capital - ANSWER-Carson City
QUESTION; 1st territory Governor - ANSWER-James W Nye
QUESTION; Requirements of the Enabling Act - ANSWER--Republican Government
-No Slavery
-Nothing Opposed to constitution or Declaration of Independence
-Give up all claims to unappropriated lands
-No tax discrimination for real estate owned by Nevadans & Non-Nevadans
-No Tax on federal property
QUESTION; Differences between US & NV constitutions - ANSWER-Nv constitution is longer, the
Original is still in operation, and it has lots more amendments
QUESTION; Purpose of NV constitution - ANSWER-To organize & Divide Power
QUESTION; Mormon & Gentile role in NV settlement - ANSWER-They had a difference in beliefs,
Mormon capital was far away (salt lake), No established control, Gentiles requested annexation
by cali in 1853 & 1855, in 1857 mormons returned to salt lake.
QUESTION; 1st person to map the area - ANSWER-John Freemont
, QUESTION; When was NV admitted to the Union - ANSWER-October 31, 1864
QUESTION; 1849 Discovery of Gold - ANSWER-Gold was discovered at Sutters Fort in California
and brought traffic through the area.
QUESTION; 1st Permanent Settlement in NV - ANSWER-Mormon Station established in 1850 and
made permanent in 1856: Modern Day town of Genoa
QUESTION; What trail did the Donner Party Follow through NV? - ANSWER-Humbolt River Trail
QUESTION; Charactristics of NV constitution - ANSWER-
QUESTION; Forms of Direct Democracy in NV - ANSWER-Initiative, Referendum, Recall
QUESTION; Initiative - ANSWER-citizens can propose new laws or constitutional amendments
QUESTION; Initiative Process - ANSWER--Pettition signed by 10% of voters
-for amendments they are sent directly to voters for 2 general elections
-for law it can be enacted within 40 days or voted on at next general election
* if citizens vote for initiative law then legislature can't change it for 3 years but if it is adopted
by legislature they can change it.
QUESTION; Referendum - ANSWER-Allows Voters to uphold or repeal existing laws, this is an
existing law being reffered to voters
QUESTION; Referendum Process - ANSWER--Pettition signed by 10% of voters, it goes on ballot
for next general election
* if referendum is demanded by voters the legislature cannot change it
Final Exam | Exam Questions
with Correct Detailed
Answers | Verified Exam
QUESTION; What were the primary reasons for
Nevada's expedited statehood process? - ANSWER--During Civil War, President Lincoln thought
he needed NV's votes to win re-election (won by a landslide anyway)
-Also needed NV's delegation in Congress to secure passage of 13th amendment to the US
Constitution (banning slavery)
-Republicans in Congress supported getting more votes in Congress
QUESTION; 3 systems of government - ANSWER-unitary, confederate, federal
QUESTION; Federal system of government - ANSWER-divides power between a national
government and state governments (used by United States)
QUESTION; Unitary system of government - ANSWER-power is concentrated in a central
government
QUESTION; Confederation system of government - ANSWER-regional government retains
autonomy and cantral government gets its authority from regional government
QUESTION; Sovereignty - ANSWER-Ultimate governing quthority of a particular geographi area
QUESTION; Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation - ANSWER-Taxation, Commerce, &
Currency
,QUESTION; 10th amendment - ANSWER-Protects state powers
QUESTION; National Powers - ANSWER--National Defense
-Deciding Currency
-INTERstate commerce
-Foreign Affairs
QUESTION; State Powers - ANSWER--Chartering of Local Government
-Education
-Registration & Voting
-INTRAstate commerce
QUESTION; Concurrent Powers - ANSWER-(Powers Held by both State & National Government)
-Law Enforcement
-Taxation
-Transportation
QUESTION; Nevada Territory Aquisition - ANSWER-Aquired through the treaty of Guadalupe
Hidalgo in 1848
QUESTION; What Territory was NV part of Originally - ANSWER-Utah
QUESTION; Why was 1863 constitution rejected - ANSWER-the constitutional convention wasn't
authorized, it included property tax on mining and miners didn;t approve becuase it was unfair
for unproductive mines, & the vote for the constitution was linked with the vote for state
officials
,QUESTION; Reasons for expedited Statehood - ANSWER-Lincoln thought he needed NV's
electoral votes to win re-election, Lincoln needed NV's delegation in congress to pass the 13th
amendment to ban slavery, Republicans in congress wanted more votes in congress for civil war
reconstruction efforts, There was concern that the 1864 election might be decided by the House
of Representatives because of third party candidate
QUESTION; Differences between 1864 & 1863 constitutions - ANSWER-Not tying in 1st Officials
and taxing mining profits rather than property
QUESTION; 1st Territory Capital - ANSWER-Carson City
QUESTION; 1st territory Governor - ANSWER-James W Nye
QUESTION; Requirements of the Enabling Act - ANSWER--Republican Government
-No Slavery
-Nothing Opposed to constitution or Declaration of Independence
-Give up all claims to unappropriated lands
-No tax discrimination for real estate owned by Nevadans & Non-Nevadans
-No Tax on federal property
QUESTION; Differences between US & NV constitutions - ANSWER-Nv constitution is longer, the
Original is still in operation, and it has lots more amendments
QUESTION; Purpose of NV constitution - ANSWER-To organize & Divide Power
QUESTION; Mormon & Gentile role in NV settlement - ANSWER-They had a difference in beliefs,
Mormon capital was far away (salt lake), No established control, Gentiles requested annexation
by cali in 1853 & 1855, in 1857 mormons returned to salt lake.
QUESTION; 1st person to map the area - ANSWER-John Freemont
, QUESTION; When was NV admitted to the Union - ANSWER-October 31, 1864
QUESTION; 1849 Discovery of Gold - ANSWER-Gold was discovered at Sutters Fort in California
and brought traffic through the area.
QUESTION; 1st Permanent Settlement in NV - ANSWER-Mormon Station established in 1850 and
made permanent in 1856: Modern Day town of Genoa
QUESTION; What trail did the Donner Party Follow through NV? - ANSWER-Humbolt River Trail
QUESTION; Charactristics of NV constitution - ANSWER-
QUESTION; Forms of Direct Democracy in NV - ANSWER-Initiative, Referendum, Recall
QUESTION; Initiative - ANSWER-citizens can propose new laws or constitutional amendments
QUESTION; Initiative Process - ANSWER--Pettition signed by 10% of voters
-for amendments they are sent directly to voters for 2 general elections
-for law it can be enacted within 40 days or voted on at next general election
* if citizens vote for initiative law then legislature can't change it for 3 years but if it is adopted
by legislature they can change it.
QUESTION; Referendum - ANSWER-Allows Voters to uphold or repeal existing laws, this is an
existing law being reffered to voters
QUESTION; Referendum Process - ANSWER--Pettition signed by 10% of voters, it goes on ballot
for next general election
* if referendum is demanded by voters the legislature cannot change it
