Constitutional Law Flashcards

Under Wyoming constitutional law, the right to bear arms is found in which article/section?

Answer: Article 1, Section 24

Wyoming Constitution Article 1, Section 24 protects the right of citizens to bear arms for defense of themselves and the state.

Wyoming's constitutional provision on education requires the legislature to:

Answer: Establish and maintain a complete and uniform system of public instruction

Article 7 of the Wyoming Constitution obligates the legislature to provide for a complete and uniform system of public instruction, from primary through university level.

The Wyoming Supreme Court exercises which type of jurisdiction over district court decisions in civil cases?

Answer: Mandatory appellate jurisdiction

Wyoming has no intermediate appellate court, so the Wyoming Supreme Court has mandatory appellate jurisdiction over district court decisions.

Under the Wyoming Constitution, how are judges of the Wyoming Supreme Court selected?

Answer: Merit selection (Judicial Nominating Commission) followed by retention elections

Wyoming uses a merit selection system where the Judicial Nominating Commission recommends candidates, the Governor appoints, and judges then face periodic nonpartisan retention elections.

Which clause of the Wyoming Constitution most directly protects citizens from unreasonable governmental searches?

Answer: Article 1, Section 4

Wyoming Constitution Article 1, Section 4 protects against unreasonable searches and seizures and requires that warrants be supported by probable cause.

Under Wyoming constitutional law, a person charged with a felony has a right to grand jury indictment unless:

Answer: They expressly waive that right

Article 1, Section 9 of the Wyoming Constitution grants the right to grand jury indictment for felonies, but the defendant may waive this right.