Alaska Constitutional Law Flashcards
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What does the Alaska Constitution require regarding the state's natural resources?
Answer: They must be utilized, developed, and maintained for the maximum benefit of the people
Article VIII, Section 2 requires that Alaska's natural resources be managed for the maximum benefit of its people.
Under the Alaska Constitution, what is the minimum age to serve as Governor?
Answer: 30
Article III, Section 2 requires the Governor to be at least 30 years old.
The Alaska Supreme Court has how many justices under the state constitution?
Answer: Five
The Alaska Supreme Court consists of five justices, including a Chief Justice.
Which body initially selects Alaska Supreme Court justices?
Answer: The Alaska Judicial Council
The Alaska Judicial Council nominates candidates and the Governor appoints from that list under a merit selection system.
After appointment, Alaska Supreme Court justices face voters in what type of election?
Answer: Retention election
Alaska Supreme Court justices face retention elections where voters decide yes or no on keeping them in office.
The Alaska Constitution's equal rights provision prohibits discrimination based on what characteristic among others?
Answer: Race, color, creed, sex, and national origin
Article I, Section 3 prohibits denial of civil rights based on race, color, creed, sex, and national origin.