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Name: Verenice Moreno-Orozco Date:7/18/2015 U.S. Government Module 8, Lesson 3 Assignment Sheet Page 4 (Cont.): Nevada Constitution Contrast & Comparison Use the links provided in the lesson to complete the assignment below. On the left hand side of the table below list three laws/amendments/articles that the U.S. Constitution and the Nevada Constitution have in common. On the right hand column, list 3 laws/amendments/articles that appear in the Nevada Constitution but do not appear in the U.S. Constitution. (30 points) Common Laws Nevada Differences 1.)Both the U.S. and the Nevada Constitution have Freedom of Religion, Press, and Expression. Congress allows for discretion of congress people 2.) In both the U.S. and Nevada Constitution, it states that every person has a right to Trial and Punishment. Bills can be introduced in any house 3.) In both it states that there is no cruel or unusual punishment upon bail. No riders attached to bills Page 5: Nevada State Legislature Research Question Use the links provided in the lesson to answer the questions below. (40 points) Question Answer From the first website listed: 1.) How often does the Nevada legislature meet? Every two years 2.) What are the duties of the legislature? Enact the laws of the state; specifies the tax rates levied on individuals, businesses, property, gaming, and sales; appropriates funds collected for the support of public institutions and the administration of state government; proposes amendments to the state constitution; and considers legislation proposed by initiative petition.

3.) The state constitution directs the legislature to conduct three additional duties, what are they? Directed by the state constitution to establish a state university; a public school system; and a statewide, uniform system of local government. 4.) What do the legislators do when they are not in session? Legislators meet with citizen groups to explain the statutory changes enacted during the previous session, assist constituents on issues relating to government, serve on special legislative committees and studies, and compile information and research in preparation for the next session. 5.) What is the term for the Assembly and for the Senate? Assembly is a two year term and Senate is a four year term. 6.) What are the term limits imposed by a constitutional amendment in 1996? There is a 12 year limit. From the second website listed: 112 7.) Find the link “Who’s my Legislator?” List your Assembly and Senate representatives. David R. Parks Richard Carrillo Dina Titus Andrea Anderson 8.)What is the Nevada Legislators Back to School Program? Nevada's Legislators Back to School Program is a nonpartisan civic education initiative that encourages Nevada State legislators to visit classrooms to hear and discuss the ideas and concerns of Nevada's youth. Page 5: Nevada State Executive Research Questions Use the links provided in the lesson to answer the questions below. (50 points) From the first link listed in the lesson: 1.) Why was Nevada rushed in to statehood? Nevada was rushed into statehood because of issues involving the Civil War and the commitment of President Abraham Lincoln to preserve the union. 2.) Who are the six constitutional officers of Nevada? These officers are the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state treasurer, state controller, and attorney general. 3.) Look up and list the people who hold the offices Governor: Brian Sandoval ( R ) Lieutenant Governor: Mark Hutchison ( R ) Secretary of State: Barbara K. Cegavske ( R )

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