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WYO Flashcards

1
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2 critics of the Wyoming constitution are

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  • diffusion of executive authority hinders efficient management
  • legislative sessions too short
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2
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people in wy can repeal an act of the state legislature

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through the referendum process

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3
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governors ability to shape state policy depends on

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his/her personal skill and integrity

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4
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the most obvious aspect of wy political culture is

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conservationism

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5
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wy legislature mainly

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makes laws and appropriates government funds

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6
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bureaucratic apparatus in wyoming

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implement and enforce programs, policies, laws developed by the states elected officials

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7
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legislative impeachment is NOT

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the only way for a justice of wyoming supreme court to be removed from office

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8
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in wy municipal courts can be created by

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1st class cities and incorporated towns

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9
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the indian reorganization act of 1934

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authorized tribal governments to develop written constitutions

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10
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wy constitution is legally subordinate to

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the constitution of the united states

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11
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wyomingites attitudes for equal rights of women are

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more favorable than in 1880s

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12
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wy historical economy depended on

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agriculture and mining

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13
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wy has had how many constitutions during statehood

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1

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14
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wy hobbyist registration and reporting laws

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are among the most lenient in the nation

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15
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since 1950 Wyoming has been dominated by

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the republican party

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16
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you cannot vote in wy if

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you have been convicted of a felony

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17
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bill on the same subject passed by both chambers but in different form

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must go to a conference committee

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18
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wyoming courts does not include separate

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divorce courts

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19
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wyoming gets most tax revenue from

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mineral severance taxes

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20
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school districts are an example of

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special purpose local governments in wyoming

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21
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wyoming constitution puts specific limits on

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local governments to accrue debts

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22
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amendments to constitution can be proposed by

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state legislature or a constitution convection

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23
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interest groups are important to legislatures primarily because

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they provide legislatures with information that isnt easily available from other sources

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24
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in writing the wy constitution the founders

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significantly limited the power of the legislature

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25
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members of the wy legislature today repress

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single member districts

26
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final passage of a bill on 3rd reading in House or senate requires

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approval of a majority of all members of that chamber

27
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historically the democratic party in wy has the best chance of winning

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elections for governor

28
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executive authority in wy government shared by

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governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, and superintendent of public instruction

29
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examines all financial claims, records, expenditures, and keeps accounts for the state government

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the state auditors office

30
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a majority of wy believes legislation

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does not do a satisfactory job handling the states problems

31
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wyomingites tend to distrust

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federal governments more than state governments

32
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wy constitution has rights which sometimes

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go beyond US constitution

33
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informal changes to wy constitution can be made through

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judicial interpretation

34
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wy can create legislation through

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initiative process

35
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wy state legislature cab meet for

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60 days maximum every 2 years

36
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most important leadership position in wy house of representatives

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speaker

37
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the joint appropriations committee has dominant influence over

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size and content of state budget

38
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commander in chief of state’s national guard

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Wyoming government

39
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corporations to do business in the state

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wyoming secretary of state character

40
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jurisdiction of wyoming supreme court

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appellate

41
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4 stages in wyoming district court judges and supreme court

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nomination
appointment
retention
further retention

42
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basic administrative subdivisions of wy state government are

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counties

43
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municipalities have increased autonomy in wyoming because of

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home rule

44
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“strong mayor” in municipal government in wyoming responsible for

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overall management of municipal government

45
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wyoming is a ___ population

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small minority

46
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wyoming’s constitution is how long compared to the US constitution

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triple the length

47
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wyoming incumbent state legislators

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are NOT often defeated for re-election

48
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% of women in wyoming legislation is

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NOT representative of the % of population that are women

49
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majority if wyomingites DONT

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adhere to stereotypes which say politics should be a male domain

50
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entered the union in __ as __ state

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1890 as 44th state

51
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responsible for maintaining records related to the ownership and valuation of property in the county

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assessor

52
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represents the county in court, and acts as prosecutor for the state in all cases dealing with felonies and misdemeanors committed in the country

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attorney

53
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keeps the seal, records, and papers for the board of commissioners, supervise elections, maintains voter records, and registers voters, records all licenses

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clerk

54
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maintains records relating to child support, and for civil, criminal, juvenile, workers compensation, and probate matters

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clerk of court

55
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investigates the circumstances surrounding mysterious/ criminal death

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coroner

56
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responsible for various law enforcement duties and for the collection of fines and fees

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sheriff

57
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responsible for collection of taxes and for the issuance of automobile license plate

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treasurer

58
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what are the positions elected in the executive branch

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governor
secretary of state
auditor 
treasurer 
superintendent of public instruction
59
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how long does the executive branch serve for

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4 years

60
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1972 constitutional amendment adds ___ days to budget in even-numbered years to the general ___ days odd-numbered

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20

40

61
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How many house districts? How many Senate districts

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60 house

30 Senate

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