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

A two-thirds majority vote in both the Senate and House of Representatives is required to override a gubernatorial veto in Wyoming.

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

Wyoming's free speech clause protects speech but allows restriction for abuse; truth is an affirmative defense in related proceedings.

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

Wyoming constitutional amendments require approval by two-thirds of both chambers of the legislature followed by ratification by a majority of voters at the next general election.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Judicial branch

Answer

The Wyoming Supreme Court, as the final arbiter of state constitutional questions, holds the power of judicial review to declare statutes unconstitutional.

Question 5

The Wyoming Constitution requires that all bills contain:

Accepted Answer

Only one subject expressed in the title

Answer

Wyoming's single-subject rule requires that every bill shall embrace but one subject and matter properly connected therewith, which must be expressed in the title.

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WY Bar Constitutional Law 2