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| When did convention of delegates meet |
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| The convention met at Carson City on July 4, 1864 and adjourned on July 28 of the same year |
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| A Bill of Rights: No slavery/involuntary servitude except in the punishment of crimes |
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| Who admitted the State of Nevada and when |
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| Lincoln, October 31, 1864 |
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| toleration of religious sentiment and religious worship |
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| jury trial may be waived by the parties in all civil cases |
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| in cases of rebellion or invasion where public safety is endangered |
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| A person cannot be tried of the same offense more than once |
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| Accused persons may be released on bail by sufficient sureties unless for capital offenses |
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| No person may be compelled to be a witness against himself in a criminal case |
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| A person cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law |
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| may be maintained by the state in time of war, but no appropriation for a standing army shall be made for a longer time than 2yrs |
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| Representation shall be apportioned according to population |
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| A person shall lose his voting privilege while confined in an asylum at public expense or in a public prison |
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| Treason against the state |
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| consists of levying war against it, adhering to its enemies, or giving them aid or comfort. Two witnesses are required for conviction of treason |
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| When can a public officer be recalled |
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| when 25% of the number of qualified electors who voted at the preceding election sign and file a petition |
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| How often are legislature sessions |
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| Biennial (once every two years) |
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| What departments are the powers of government of the state distributed |
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| legislative, executive, and judicial departments |
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| When does the legislature commence |
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| Each regular session of the legislature shall commence on the first Monday of February |
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| Term of office for a senator |
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| Total number of Assemblymen |
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| Is determined by the legislature after each decennial (10yr) census |
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