PSC 100 Nevada Constitution Final EXAM 2025-
2026 new version
The Nevada Constitution, as ratified in 1864 - ANSWER>>Taxed mining profits but
not mining property
After Nevada became a territory, who did Abraham Lincoln appoint as the first
territorial governor? - ANSWER>>James Nye
Before achieving territorial status and statehood, the great majority of presentday
Nevada was part of which territory? - ANSWER>>Utah
Nevada Constitution - ANSWER>>• Lengthier than U.S. Constitution
• Original Constitution still operational
• 19 Articles & 150+ Amendments
Purpose of the Nevada Constitution - ANSWER>>• Organize and Divide Power •
Limit Government
Amendment - ANSWER>>- 2 Methods
• Legislative
• Initiative
Revision - ANSWER>>- 1 Method
- Never Used
Term Limits - ANSWER>>Almost all state officials limited in total
number years they may serve in any one office
Impeachment - ANSWER>>Article 7
,Initiative - ANSWER>>• Added 1912 •
Citizens can propose new laws or
constitutional amendments
- Constitutional Amendment Process
- Law Process
Referendum - ANSWER>>• Added 1904 •
Allows voters to uphold or repeal existing
laws
Recall - ANSWER>>• Added 1912 •
Allows voters to remove elected
officials prior to the end of their term
Process (of Elections): All Elected Officials
Except US President - ANSWER>>• Primaries - closed
• General election
- Plurality vote winners
- None of these candidates option
Presidential Selection - ANSWER>>• Caucus - meeting of voters
• General Election to select electors
• Nevada has 6 electoral votes
• 270 Electoral votes needed to win • Nevada has voted for Presidential winners
in every election except one since 1912.
Which of the following is absolutely necessary in order to amend the state
constitution? - ANSWER>>Public ratification (popular vote of the citizens)
Nevada officials: - ANSWER>>Can be impeached for "misdemeanors or
malfeasance"
Which of the following processes allows voters to uphold or repeal existing laws?
- ANSWER>>Referendum
,Recall is the process for: - ANSWER>>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or repealed only through: - ANSWER>>Another direct popular vote
What happens if "none of these candidates" wins the most votes in a Nevada
election? - ANSWER>>The actual candidate who received the most votes wins
According to Bowers, which party dominates in Nevada? - ANSWER>>Neither
Major Party
Nevada's primary elections are closed, meaning: - ANSWER>>Only registered
voters with the party may participate.
Felons in Nevada - ANSWER>>Regain voting rights after probation/parole has
been completed if they are categorized as non-violent.
According to Nevada state law, the maximum amount of time a state senator may
serve is: - ANSWER>>12 years
Structure of Legislature - ANSWER>>• Bicameral Legislature
- Assembly
• 42 Members - Senate
• 21 Members
Qualifications - ANSWER>>• 21 years
• Resident for 1 year
• Qualified Elector
Terms - ANSWER>>• Senate
- 4-year staggered terms
• Assembly
, -2-year terms
Sessions - ANSWER>>• Regular
- Biennial for 120 days
• Special
- Called by Governor
Process of Lawmaking - ANSWER>>• Similar to national process
• Legislative Counsel Bureau
Differences between Nevada and National lawmaking - ANSWER>>• Committees
• Revenue Bills
• Riders
• Majority and 2/3 votes
• Pocket Veto
Governor - ANSWER>>Similar to President
Lieutenant Governor - ANSWER>>Similar to Vice President
Attorney General - ANSWER>>Chief legal adviser
Secretary of State - ANSWER>>Chief record keeper
Controller & Treasurer - ANSWER>>Custodian of state funds
Gubernatorial Roles - ANSWER>>•Chief Executive
•Chief of State
•Chief Legislator
•Commander-in-Chief
Which of the following is not a member of the state's executive branch? -
2026 new version
The Nevada Constitution, as ratified in 1864 - ANSWER>>Taxed mining profits but
not mining property
After Nevada became a territory, who did Abraham Lincoln appoint as the first
territorial governor? - ANSWER>>James Nye
Before achieving territorial status and statehood, the great majority of presentday
Nevada was part of which territory? - ANSWER>>Utah
Nevada Constitution - ANSWER>>• Lengthier than U.S. Constitution
• Original Constitution still operational
• 19 Articles & 150+ Amendments
Purpose of the Nevada Constitution - ANSWER>>• Organize and Divide Power •
Limit Government
Amendment - ANSWER>>- 2 Methods
• Legislative
• Initiative
Revision - ANSWER>>- 1 Method
- Never Used
Term Limits - ANSWER>>Almost all state officials limited in total
number years they may serve in any one office
Impeachment - ANSWER>>Article 7
,Initiative - ANSWER>>• Added 1912 •
Citizens can propose new laws or
constitutional amendments
- Constitutional Amendment Process
- Law Process
Referendum - ANSWER>>• Added 1904 •
Allows voters to uphold or repeal existing
laws
Recall - ANSWER>>• Added 1912 •
Allows voters to remove elected
officials prior to the end of their term
Process (of Elections): All Elected Officials
Except US President - ANSWER>>• Primaries - closed
• General election
- Plurality vote winners
- None of these candidates option
Presidential Selection - ANSWER>>• Caucus - meeting of voters
• General Election to select electors
• Nevada has 6 electoral votes
• 270 Electoral votes needed to win • Nevada has voted for Presidential winners
in every election except one since 1912.
Which of the following is absolutely necessary in order to amend the state
constitution? - ANSWER>>Public ratification (popular vote of the citizens)
Nevada officials: - ANSWER>>Can be impeached for "misdemeanors or
malfeasance"
Which of the following processes allows voters to uphold or repeal existing laws?
- ANSWER>>Referendum
,Recall is the process for: - ANSWER>>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: - ANSWER>>Another direct popular vote
What happens if "none of these candidates" wins the most votes in a Nevada
election? - ANSWER>>The actual candidate who received the most votes wins
According to Bowers, which party dominates in Nevada? - ANSWER>>Neither
Major Party
Nevada's primary elections are closed, meaning: - ANSWER>>Only registered
voters with the party may participate.
Felons in Nevada - ANSWER>>Regain voting rights after probation/parole has
been completed if they are categorized as non-violent.
According to Nevada state law, the maximum amount of time a state senator may
serve is: - ANSWER>>12 years
Structure of Legislature - ANSWER>>• Bicameral Legislature
- Assembly
• 42 Members - Senate
• 21 Members
Qualifications - ANSWER>>• 21 years
• Resident for 1 year
• Qualified Elector
Terms - ANSWER>>• Senate
- 4-year staggered terms
• Assembly
, -2-year terms
Sessions - ANSWER>>• Regular
- Biennial for 120 days
• Special
- Called by Governor
Process of Lawmaking - ANSWER>>• Similar to national process
• Legislative Counsel Bureau
Differences between Nevada and National lawmaking - ANSWER>>• Committees
• Revenue Bills
• Riders
• Majority and 2/3 votes
• Pocket Veto
Governor - ANSWER>>Similar to President
Lieutenant Governor - ANSWER>>Similar to Vice President
Attorney General - ANSWER>>Chief legal adviser
Secretary of State - ANSWER>>Chief record keeper
Controller & Treasurer - ANSWER>>Custodian of state funds
Gubernatorial Roles - ANSWER>>•Chief Executive
•Chief of State
•Chief Legislator
•Commander-in-Chief
Which of the following is not a member of the state's executive branch? -
