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WY Constitution2012

Wyoming Constitution study stack 2012

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1)In regard to political equality, Wyoming was a pioneer in what respect? It first gave suffrage to women
2)According to the preamble, what was the fundamental purpose of the convention which framed the constitution of Wyoming? To secure civil, political and religious freedoms
3)What are the constitutional provisions regarding religion? A) No religious test for voting or holding office B) The exercise of any religion will not be interfered with C) Can't use public funds to assist with any religious org.
4)What is mean by treason against the state? Levying war, or helping an enemy
5) Can private property be taken for public use without owners consent? Yes using eminent domain with due compensation
6) To whom do the unoccupied and unappropriated land within in Wyoming belong? US Government
7)How is the constitution of Wyoming Ammended? passed by two/thrids majority in both houses, and approved by a majority at the general election
8) What are the qualifications of a voter? 18 years old, US citizen, complied with registration laws
9) What is the requirement regarding registering to vote? Citizen but be registered to vote in any election
10) When are general elections held? On the first Tuesday after the first monday in Nov. of all even numbered years
11) How may voters who are absent form home or unable to get to their voting places cast their ballots? By Requesting an absentee ballot
12) What are the two provisions in the constitution regarding ballots? names of all candidates for the same office appear on the same ballot, balloting is to be secretive
13) What are the three departments of the state government and the duty of each? Legislative- to make laws Executive- To enforce them Judicial- to interpret them
14) what is the constitutional limitations on terms of office of the five state elected officials? Only two terms
15) What officers are subject to impeachment? the governor and other officers except Justices of the peace
16) what makes up the legislative branch? The legislature of Wyoming which s made up a senate and house of representatives
17) When are members of the legislature elected? When do the take office? Elected first Tuesday after the first Monday on even years in Nov. Take office on the first Monday in January
18) What is the term of office of the members of each house? Senate- 4 years Representative- 2 years
19) Give the qualifications for a state senator? 25 years old or older, Us Citizen of the US and WY, must have lived 12 months before the election in the district/county they are running for
20) Give the qualifications for a state representative? 21 years old or older, US and WY citizen, must live in district.county for at least 12 months before the election
21) What limitations are placed on members of Legislature as to salary and the holding of other offices? They may not any office except that of a notary public or office in militia, and salary can't be increased during their term in office.
22) When does the legislature meet? at noon the second tuesday of January after the general election, the may meet at the same time at other times
23) Where does the legislature meet? At the state capitol in Cheyenne
24) What is the limitation on the length of sessions of the Legislature? Not to exceed 40 days in odd numbered years and twenty days in even numberers years.
25) Who are the presiding officers of each house? President in the Senate, Speaker in the House of Reps, They are chosen be the respective houses
26) How does a bill pass in the legislature? A bill must be passed in identical form by a majority vote in both houses
27)What is mean by a quorum? What is a quorum of the Legislature? A quorum is the number needed to transact business. A majority of each house constitutes a quorum
28) What are two constitutional provisions regulating the procedure for passing a bill? Each bill may contain only one subject, and no bill may become law that has not been referred to a commit and printed for use of legislators.
29) What types of Bills may not be passed by the Legislature? Special, Local or Private bills
30) Where must revenue bills originate? The house of Reps
31) What is the provision regarding the amendment laws? In order to amend any law, the law must be rewritten. Amendment cannot be made by referring to the title only.
32) What is the constitutional provision regarding logrolling? In Legislature? An agreement to vote for a certain bill in exchange for a vote for another bill is to be considered as bribery and is punishable as such.
33) Who has general power to fix salaries within the state? The Legislature
34)In whom is executive power vested? The Governor
35) Give the qualification for Governor? Must be US citizen, qualified elector of the state, 30 years old, and must be a resident for five years before the election in the state.
36) What are the principal powers of the Governor? To execute faithfully all laws, to sign bills and resolutions, to grant pardons, reprieves and commutations, to call special sessions of the Legislature, to make appointments to fill vacancies, to veto bills.
37) What is the "Governor's Message? At the beginning of each session of the Legislature, The governor bring a message advising the legislators as to the condition of affairs in the state and recommending legislation.
38) What is the veto provision in the Wyoming Constitution? The governor is given the right to veto, and the veto can be overridden by a two-thirds vote of both houses.
39) what is the special provision regarding the veto of appropriation bills? Any item of an appropriation bill may be vetoed
40)Who is the commander-in-chief of the militia? The Governor
41) What are the elective executive offices other than the governor? Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor, State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
42) Who takes the place of the Governor in case the Governor is unable to act? The Secretary of State
43)a) Who is the Governor? Matt Mead
43)b) Who is the Secretary of State? Max Maxfield
43)c) who is the Treasurer? Joseph B. Meyer
43)d) Who is the Auditor? Cynthia Cloud
43)e) Who is the superintendent of public instruction? Cindy Hill
44) What is the term of office of each elected official? 4 years
45) When do elective county and state officers take over their offices? The first of Monday in January next following their election.
46) What is the oath of Office? Who is required to take it? All county and state officers must take and oath to perform the duties of the office to the best of their ability and to support the Constitution of the State and the United States.
47) What are the general duties, term of office and method of selection of the state engineer? The engineer is appointed for a term of six years by the Governor with the consent of the senate. He has general supervision of the waters of the state.
48) What office has general supervision of the schools of the state? The Superintendant of Public Instruction
49) What happens to the income from the permanent land income fund? It is distributed to the public school districts in the state
50) What are the duties of the Board of Land Commissioners? This board has charge of sale and leasing of lands belonging to the state
51) What is the State Board of Control? The state board of control is made up of the state engineer and the superintendents of four water divisions. It has general control of waters of the state.
52) What is a franchise? A franchise is a privilege granted to an individual or corporation to carry on some line of public service usually within a municipality.
53) Who has the power to grant franchises to public service corporations to operate within the towns and cities? The properly constituted authority of the town and city.
54) What is the constitutional provision regarding monopolies? Monopolies are forbidden
55) What corporations are declared by the Constitution to be common carriers? All corporations engaged in transpiration of persons, property, mineral oils and mineral products, news or intelligence, including railroad, telegraph, express, pipe line and telephone companies are declared to be common carriers.
56) What is the constitutional provision regarding height and passenger rates on railroads? Generally, they cannot discriminate between different users
57) Of whom does the State Militia consist? Of all able bodied male citizens of the state between the ages of eighteen and forty-five except those lawfully exempted
58) In what manner is the permanent location of Wyoming state Institutions determined? By the vote of the people
59) Name and locate the principal state institutions which are set up in the Constitution a) Capitol- Cheyenne b) University of Wyoming- Laramie c) Wyoming State Hospital- Evanston d) Penitentiary- Rawlins
60) Who has charge of the general administration of the University of Wyoming? The University Board of Trustees
61) What three persons are ex-officer members of the University Board of Trustees? The State Superintendent of public instruction, the president of the University, and the president of the student body
62) For whom must free public school be provided? Children and youth of the state between the ages of six and twenty-one
63) What is the permanent school fund, and from what source is it derived? The permanent school fun is derived form the sale and lease of school lands and from other sources
64) What disposition is made of the permanent school fund? The permanent school fund is to be invested in school district, county, state, and United States bonds, and farm loans. The income from the permanent fund is distributed to the school districts.
65) What disposition is made of fines collected in the state? They are to be distributed for the support of public schools
66) What is the constitutional provision regarding religious instruction in the schools? No sectarian instruction shall be tolerated in schools of any grade or character controlled by the state, nor shall attendance be required at any religious service nor shall any sectarian tenet or doctrine be taught or favored in public schools.
67) What constitutes the judicial branch? The Supreme Court, district courts, county courts, justices of the peace, and other courts which may be established by the legislature.
68) What is the number and term of office of Justices of the supreme court? There are five justices and an 8 year term
69)a) Name the Chief Justice of the WY Supreme court? Marilyn S. Kite
69)b) Who are the remaining four justices? E. James Burke Barton R. Voight Michael Golden Willaim U. Hill
70) What is done when a judge of the Supreme Court is interested personally in a case? One of the district judges is invited to sit in his/her place
71) What is the term of office of the district judge? six years
72) Give an example of a case in which the district court would have appellate jurisdiction? ANy case appealed from inferior courts as provided by law
73) What is the Jury System? The constitution guarantees a trial by jury pin all criminal cases
74) What is the constitutional provision regarding bail? It shall not be excessive and shall be granted in all except capital cases.
75) Who has the power to pass on the naturalization of foreigners in Wyoming? The District Court
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