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Article 11 of the Nevada Constitution, commonly known as the Education Article, requires the Nevada Legislature to provide for the establishment of a State University that is controlled by a Board of Regents whose duties are prescribed by law. (Nev. Const.
Instructions in the Enabling Act, reflective of the influences of the Civil War, specified that the new constitution be republican in nature and not repugnant to the Federal Constitution or the Declaration of Independence; that there be no slavery or involuntary servitude other than for punishment of crimes, without ...
The Constitution unites the American people and the 50 states. It describes the rights of citizens and establishes a federal government with three branches. As colonies we fought a war for Independence and then worked hard to write our Constitution.
DIGEST—Section 1 of Article 13 of the Nevada Constitution requires the State to foster and support institutions for the benefit of the insane, blind, and deaf and dumb, and to foster and support such other benevolent institutions as required by the public good.
The Constitution unites the American people and the 50 states. It describes the rights of citizens and establishes a federal government with three branches. As colonies we fought a war for Independence and then worked hard to write our Constitution.
What this means: The amendment may be proposed in either the Senate or Assembly. The Amendment must be passed, by majority vote, in both legislative houses (Senate and Assembly). If such majority vote in both houses is secured, the amendment is then put before the next duly elected legislature for consideration.
Writing the Constitution Gather ideas and information from group members, faculty members, administrators, and constitutions from other organizations. Review the gathered information. Decide the basics of your constitution. Decide the basics for each part of the constitution. Edit the constitution. Seek feedback.
Often modeled after the federal Constitution, they outline the structure of the state government and typically establish a bill of rights, an executive branch headed by a governor (and often one or more other officials, such as a lieutenant governor and state attorney general), a state legislature, and state courts, ...
Article 16 of the state Constitution requires an amendment proposed during a legislative session to be approved by two consecutive Legislatures. This process requires an election to pass before the second approval. The Nevada Legislature meets only in odd-numbered years for regular sessions.
In California, a two-thirds vote by each chamber is required to refer the question to the people, though a simple majority of the people can call the convention. Other states — Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, South Dakota, and Virginia — allow for their state legislature to call a convention without the people's consent.