AK Bar Alaska Constitutional Law 2

Question 1

What does the Alaska Constitution require regarding the state's natural resources?

Accepted Answer

They must be utilized, developed, and maintained for the maximum benefit of the people

Answer

They must be sold to private parties

Answer

They must be preserved untouched

Answer

They must be federally managed

Question 2

Under the Alaska Constitution, what is the minimum age to serve as Governor?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

25

Answer

35

Answer

40

Question 3

The Alaska Supreme Court has how many justices under the state constitution?

Accepted Answer

Five

Answer

Seven

Answer

Nine

Answer

Three

Question 4

Which body initially selects Alaska Supreme Court justices?

Accepted Answer

The Alaska Judicial Council

Answer

The Governor alone

Answer

The legislature

Answer

Direct popular election

Question 5

After appointment, Alaska Supreme Court justices face voters in what type of election?

Accepted Answer

Retention election

Answer

Contested partisan election

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Contested nonpartisan election

Answer

No election required

Question 6

The Alaska Constitution's equal rights provision prohibits discrimination based on what characteristic among others?

Accepted Answer

Race, color, creed, sex, and national origin

Answer

Age only

Answer

Sex only

Answer

Political affiliation only