Constitutional Law Flashcards

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

Answer: Two-thirds majority in each chamber

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

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

Answer: Speech constitutes an abuse of that right

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

How may Wyoming citizens initiate a constitutional amendment?

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

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.

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

Answer: Judicial branch

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

The Wyoming Constitution requires that all bills contain:

Answer: Only one subject expressed in the title

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.

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

Answer: Justly compensated

Article 1, Section 33 of the Wyoming Constitution requires just compensation whenever private property is taken or damaged for public or private use.