WY Bar Constitutional Law 2

Question 1

Under Wyoming constitutional law, what vote is required to override a Governor's veto?

Accepted Answer

Two-thirds majority in each chamber

Answer

Simple majority in each chamber

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Three-fifths majority in each chamber

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Unanimous vote in each chamber

Question 2

The Wyoming Constitution's Bill of Rights provides that freedom of speech and press may be restricted when:

Accepted Answer

Speech constitutes an abuse of that right

Answer

The legislature deems it necessary

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A court finds it appropriate

Answer

The Governor declares an emergency

Question 3

How may Wyoming citizens initiate a constitutional amendment?

Accepted Answer

By two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, then ratification by voters

Answer

By citizen initiative petition only

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By a constitutional convention only

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By a simple majority in the legislature

Question 4

Under Wyoming's separation of powers doctrine, which branch holds the power to declare a law unconstitutional?

Accepted Answer

Judicial branch

Answer

Executive branch

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Legislative branch

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All three branches equally

Question 5

The Wyoming Constitution requires that all bills contain:

Accepted Answer

Only one subject expressed in the title

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A fiscal impact note

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A sunset provision

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A referendum clause

Question 6

Under the Wyoming Constitution, eminent domain requires that private property taken for public use be:

Accepted Answer

Justly compensated

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Negotiated at market value without compensation

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Compensated only if improved property

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Compensated at assessed tax value