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- 2. Like presidents, governors have the power to pardon those convicted of crimes. They also oversee decisions about granting "______" , or conditional release from prison, to state prisoners.
- 3. This is the State's chief legal officer, the "________ general."
- 5. US Presidents hold policy meetings with all 3 branches of government called the State of the Union yearly. Governors hold the State of the "_____."
- 7. The "state _________" deals with the State's finances to include revenue collection, payroll, pensions and more economical responsibilities.
- 11. Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas have different city laws. These laws are called "__________."
- 16. When a bill passes committee, and both houses of State congress, who vetoes or signs the bill into law?
- 17. a meeting called to address a specific issue or set of issues. For example, "this" can be called to address a court decision, a new federal law that affects the state government, a natural disaster, or another crisis. This is called a "special _______."
- 19. This state is the only in which the State government has a unicameral (one-chamber legislature) with a 49-member state Senate.
- 20. Violations like traffic tickets, and other non-serious crimes that rarely go to court and can be paid for out of pocket.
- 22. Initiatives and referendums allow state residents to vote on issues and can pass laws through this method. They are usually initiated during voting times such as a presidential election. These are called "______" questions. Nevada had 7 of these questions on Nov. 5, 2024.
- 24. This law involves disputes between individuals or entities.
- 26. Governors, like presidents may issue "executive ______" in times of emergency such as Covid-19.
- 28. The people of the state can sign a petition to remove a state official from their position. This is a perfect example of popular sovereignty.
- 29. More serious crimes such as shoplifting which can land you jail time and high fines of up to $500-$1,000. May disqualify your scholarships or make you lose your ability to get certain jobs.
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- 1. This type of gerrymandering shapes its district lines based on racial demographics.
- 4. Who has the sole authority in Nevada to draw the state legislative district lines?
- 6. This statesman is in the highest position in state senate.
- 8. Nevada, along with 3 other states only hold sessions every ___ years compared to the other 46 states which hold sessions annually.
- 9. This statesman is in the highest position in the lower legislature (house).
- 10. As commander of the state’s "National _____" units, a governor is a state’s military leader.
- 12. The person sued by the plaintiff in a court of law.
- 13. The most serious of crimes such as murder, armed robbery, and certain cases of fraud are considered this.
- 14. Statesman appointed in these positions maintain discipline in the State Congress especially when matters come up for a vote.
- 15. the legislative branch of state government oversees the executive and legislative branches of the state. This practice of overseeing is called:
- 18. The person who initiates the civil lawsuit against another person or entity.
- 21. In Nevada, the upper, least populated house is called the State Senate whereas the lower house is called the:
- 23. the "_________ of State" for state governments deal with keeping the records of state government and registering businesses. Unlike the Federal "________ of State" which deals with foreign policy.
- 25. Just like a president has a vice president, in many states Governors have a "_________" governor.
- 27. This law addresses crimes.