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PSC 101 TSS Quiz Questions TSS Chapter 2: Nevada Territory and Statehood The years between 1857 and 1861 were an exceptionally stable time for law and order in the territory of western Utah. a) True b) False The land that is now Nevada was ceded to the U.S. by Mexico in which treaty? a) b) c) d)

Treaty of Versailles Treaty of Santa Rosa None of the Others Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

The discovery of gold in 1849 at which site contributed to the development of the region now known as Nevada? a) b) c) d)

South Fork Genoa Sutter's Mill, California Virginia City

Which of the following is not a primary reason for the permanent settlement of Nevada by immigrants? a) b) c) d)

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Migration of Mormons to the West Discovery of Pyramid Lake Discovery of gold in California

Chapter 03: Civil Rights and Liberties in Nevada, pages 34-56. The declaration of rights, which is included in the Nevada Constitution, states that citizens of Nevada have which of the following rights? a) b) c) d)

right to trial by jury all of the above right to just compensation right to bear arms

Which of the following descriptive groups has the highest incarceration rate in Nevada? a) whites b) asians c) hispanics d) blacks Today, same-sex marriage is legal in the state of Nevada. a) True b) False In 1958 the Las Vegas City Commission, recommended not hiring members of this minority group because it would severely undercut the salaries of the majority group.

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a) b) c) d)

African Americans Hispanics Asians Women

Chapter 04: Political Parties and Interest Groups, pages 56-74 Many Nevadans are "ticket splitters" who vote for the ___ and not the ___. a) b) c) d)

person; party party; person people; government party; interest group

If voters in the state of Nevada wish to remove a public official from office prior to the end of their term, they will do so using what form of direct democracy? a) b) c) d)

recall initiative referendum citizens veto

Nevada has ___ voter turnout in the U.S. a) b) c) d)

one of the highest one of the lowest the highest the lowest

What is the voting process in which the people of Nevada accept or reject a law or resolution first proposed by the Nevada legislature? a) b) c) d)

roll call initiative recall referendum

Chapter 05: Interest Groups and Lobbying, pages 75-83 When lobbyist first show up to a new legislative session they must first do what? a) b) c) d)

register with the Governor's office register at the legislative council bureau offices Meet with the Speaker of the Assembly Meet with the Senate Majority leader

Regulation of lobbyists in Nevada began in which year? a) 1982 b) 1993 c) 1963 d) 1973 Which of the following is a powerful interest group in Nevada? a) gaming interests

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b) NSEA c) Nevada Taxpayers Association d) all of the other answers Because Nevada legislators are part-time workers, face term limits, and tend to be inexperienced, lobbyists... a) b) c) d)

work for the legislative council bureau work through the Governor's office provide information to legislators help vote on bills

Chapter 06: The Nevada Legislature, pages 84-98. The state legislature meets in regular session on the first Monday of February every ___numbered year for a maximum of ___ calendar days. a) b) c) d)

odd; 120 odd; 165 even; 165 even; 120

Nevada's Constitution allows for a maximum of how many legislators? a) b) c) d)

no limitations on number of members 42 members 63 members 75 members

The Legislative Council Bureau was created in which year? a) b) c) d)

1931 1945 1960 1987

Revenue raising bills can only begin in which of the following places? a) State Supreme Court b) In either the State Senate or the State Assembly c) State Assembly d) State Senate The presiding officer of the Nevada Senate is who? a) b) c) d)

the the the the

Attorney General speaker Lt. Governor president Pro Tem

Chapter 07: The Nevada Executive, pages 99-114. What is the number of positions that make up the executive offices in the state of Nevada? a) 4

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b) 6 c) 2 d) 10 Which of the following roles best describes the governor's role managing the state? a) b) c) d)

commander-in-chief chief executive chief of state chief legislator

Nevada's Attorney General is... a) b) c) d)

appointed by the Governor for a four year term elected for a four year term elected for a six year term hired under civil service rules

How long is the term of office for all members in the executive branch of Nevada? a) b) c) d)

6 years 2 years 4 years 10 years

The lieutenant governor chairs which of the following Nevada board/commission? a) b) c) d)

Gaming Control Board Board of Pardons Tax Commission Economic Development and Tourism Commissions

Chapter 8: The Nevada Judiciary, pages 115-133. Using the "push down" judicial model, the Nevada Court of Appeals... a) b) c) d)

considers which cases must be sent back down to the trial courts to be retried handles cases appealed from the trial courts below. is the court of last resort on the majority of cases. considers cases sent from the Nevada Supreme court.

Currently, how many Nevada Supreme Court Justices are there? a) b) c) d)

7 9 5 3

Members of the Nevada Supreme Court are... a) chosen in partisan elections for 6-year terms b) chosen using the merit (Missouri) plan c) appointed by the Governor

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d) chosen in non-partisan elections for 6-year terms Unlike the U.S. Supreme Court, the Nevada Supreme Court can issue advisory opinions. a) True b) False Chapter 09: City and County Governments, pages 134-140. Which Nevada State Constitution Article allows for the organization of city governments? a) b) c) d)

Article Article Article Article

1 8 4 10

The state has established more than one hundred noneducation special district governments. a) True b) False Each county has a Board of County Commissioners that are chosen in partisan elections every ____ years. a) 5 b) 2 c) 6 d) 4 Which Nevada County has the largest school district in the state? a) b) c) d)

Clark Nye Lincoln Washoe

Today, the state has ____ counties. a) 17 b) 18 c) 9 d) 11

Chapter 10: State and Local Finance, pages 141-154. Because the Nevada legislature only meets for four months every two years, the governor's budget proposals are usually accepted, virtually intact, by the legislature. a) True b) False According to fiscal provisions of the Nevada Constitution which of the following is true? a) a reasonable income tax is permitted b) the state's budget must be balanced c) all of the other answers

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d) a property tax is prohibited Nevada State and local governments can take property for public use provided the property owner receives "just compensation" using the power of a) b) c) d)

habeas corpus eminent domain incorporation deforestation

Nevada has the most ___ tax system in the U.S. a) b) c) d)

fair progressive regressive equitable

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