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Do You Know the requirements to register to vote in Idaho?
Do You know the make up of the Idaho Legislature?
Do You know the make up of the US Congress?
Do You Know when the Idaho Legislature is in Session?
Do You Know what an Idaho Bill is?
Do You Know what an Idaho Concurrent Resolution is?
Do You Know what an Idaho Joint Memorial is?
Do You Know what an Idaho Joint Resolution is?
Do You Know what an Idaho Simple Resolution is?
Do You Know what an Idaho Proclamation is?
Do You Know what an Idaho Session Laws is?
Do You Know what the Idaho Code is?
Do You Know how they break a tie vote in an Idaho Election?
Do You Know how a bill becomes a law?(Federal)
Do You Know how a bill becomes a law?(Idaho)
Do You Know the campaign finances rules?
Do You Know what Amendment have been made to the Constitution?
Do You Know the Articles to the Constitution?
Do You Know the Outline of the Constitution?
Do You Know What the Declaration of Independence States?
Do You Know about Elections?
Do You Know about the Federal Budget?
Do You Know the Requirements to become President?
Do You Know the History of the US Flag?
Do You Know the Evolution of the US Flag?
Do You Know what Territories Idaho belong to before becoming a State?
Do You Know Idaho's Oldest Town?
Do You Know Idaho's Oldest Mining Town?
Do You Know What the First newspaper published in Idaho is?
Do You Know who the First White Child Borned in Idaho was?
Do You Know where the First American Trading Post was Established?
Do You Know where Idaho Territory's first Capital was?
Do You Know when Boise became Idaho Territory's Capital?
Do You Know what the First County in Idaho was?
Do You Know Idaho was the 43rd State admitted to the Union.
Do You Know When Idaho became a State?


Do You Know the requirements to register to vote in Idaho?[back]
You Must Be:
You are not eligible to vote if you have been:....Click here to learn more

Do You know the make up of the Idaho Legislature?[back]
Presently, the Idaho Legislature is composed of 35 Senators and 70 Representatives elected for two-year terms. The state is divided into 35 legislative districts, each represented by one Senator and two Representatives. Reapportionment, which must take place soon after the U.S. Census figures are published every ten years, realigns legislative districts proportionately with the census population totals. This had been the responsibility of the Legislature prior to 1994, when an amendment to the Idaho Constitution was adopted creating an independent commission to reapportion starting in 2001 and thereafter.

Do You Know the make up of the US Congress? [back]
Major Differences Between the Two Houses of the US Congress....Click here to learn more

Do You Know when the Idaho Legislature is in Session? [back]
Until 1969, sessions of the Idaho Legislature were held every two years. In November of 1968, the citizens of Idaho approved a Constitutional Amendment which authorized annual sessions. Since 1969, the Idaho Legislature convenes each January on the Monday on or closest to January 9th.

Extraordinary sessions of the Legislature may be called only by the Governor by proclamation and legislators may then act only upon those subjects specified in the proclamation.

Do You Know what an Idaho Bill is? [back]
A proposal created for the enactment of a new law, the amendment or repeal of a law already in existence, or the appropriation of public money. There is no other vehicle for the enactment of an Idaho law by the Legislature.

Do You Know what an Idaho Concurrent Resolution is?[back]
A measure not having the force of law, and normally used for one of three purposes -- to manage and regulate the internal affairs of the Legislature, such as providing for the printing of bills; to express appreciation on the part of the Legislature; or to direct interim studies by the Legislative Council or by executive agencies. Essentially, a concurrent resolution is acted upon in the same manner as a bill. It is not signed by the Governor.

Do You Know what an Idaho Joint Memorial is?[back]
A petition usually addressed to the President, the Congress, or some official or department of the federal government, requesting an action that is within the jurisdiction of the official or body addressed. Essentially, a joint memorial is acted upon in the same manner as a bill and must be passed by both houses. It is not signed by the Governor.

Do You Know what an Idaho Joint Resolution is?[back]
A measure requiring approval of two-thirds majority of both houses; does not have to be signed by the Governor; and is used only to propose amendments to the Idaho Constitution and to ratify amendments to the United States Constitution.

Do You Know what an Idaho Simple Resolution is?[back]
A measure similar to a joint resolution, but passed by one house of the Legislature. Simple resolutions do not deal with the passing of laws. They are used primarily to express appreciation of the Legislature to companies, individuals, etc., or to make a point on some subject more definite than debate on the floor.

Do You Know what an Idaho Proclamation is?[back]
A petition that includes, but is not limited to, a vote of thanks, praise or honor for a special achievement, accomplishment, anniversary or birthday. It is voted upon by both houses.

Do You Know what an Idaho Session Laws is?[back]
The published compilation of bills and resolutions that have passed and become law as a result of action by the current Legislature. The volume of session laws is printed in bill format, showing striking and underscoring, and in the order in which the bills became law.

Do You Know what the Idaho Code is?[back]
A set of books, approximately 23 volumes, containing all laws of the State of Idaho. These volumes are updated at the close of each legislative session with pocket supplements to reflect all recently passed legislation.

Do You Know what Territories Idaho belong to before becoming a State?[back]
Northwest Territory 1803 - 1847
Oregon Territory 1848 - 1852
Oregon & Washington Territories 1853 - 1858
Washington Territory 1859 - 1862
Idaho Territory 1863 - 1889

Do You Know Idaho's Oldest Town?[back]
Franklin. Founded just north of the Utah border on April 14,1860.

Do You Know Idaho's Oldest Mining Town?[back]
Pierce. Gold discovered on Orofino Creek in August 1860, leads to the establishment of Idaho's oldest mining town.

Do You Know What the First newspaper published in Idaho is?[back]
the Golden Age in Lewiston,established in 1862.

Do You Know who the First White Child Borned in Idaho was? [back]
Eliza Spalding born at Lapwai in 1837.

Do You Know where the First American Trading Post was Established?[back]
Missouri Fur Company establishes Fort Henry near St. Anthony.

Do You Know where Idaho Territory's first Capital was? [back]
Lewiston March 4, 1863

Do You Know when Boise became Idaho Territory's Capital? [back]
A resolution to make Boise the capital passes December 7,1864. Boise became the capital in 1865.

Do You Know what the First County in Idaho was? [back]
Owyhee County, December 31,1863.

Do You Know When Idaho became a State?[back]
Idaho was admitted to the Union as the 43rd state on July 3, 1890, signed into law by President Benjamin Harrison. Idaho population was 88,548.

Do You Know how they break a tie vote in an Idaho Election? They flip a coin [back]

Do You Know how a bill becomes a law?(Federal)[back]
A. Legislation is Introduced - Any member can introduce a piece of legislation.
House - Legislation is handed to the clerk of the House or placed in the hopper. Click here to learn more

Do You Know how a bill becomes a law?(Idaho) [back]
A bill is a proposal for the enactment, amendment or repeal of an existing law, or for the appropriation of public money. A bill may originate in either the House or Senate, with the exception of revenue measures, which originate in the House of Representatives. It must be passed by a majority vote of each house of the Legislature and be signed into law by the Governor. If the Governor vetoes....Click here to learn more

Do You Know the campaign finances rules?[back]
Campaign Finance Information in this guide is based on The FEC and Federal Campaign Finance Law, published in November 2002 by the Federal Election Commission. On March 27, 2002, President Bush... Click here to learn more

Do You Know what Amendment have been made to the Constitution?[back]
Amendment I
The Ten Original Amendments: The Bill of Rights. Passed by Congress September 25, 1789. Ratified December 15, 1791. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech,...Click here to learn more

Do You Know the Articles to the Constitution?[back]
Preamble - We the people of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty..click here to learn more

Do You Know the Outline of the Constitution?[back]
I. Checks and Balances: - The Constitution creates a system of separate institutions that share powers. Because the three branches of government share powers, each can (partially) check the powers of the others. This is the system of checks and balances. The major checks possessed by each branch are listed below.
Congress -Can check the president in these ways:
a. By refusing to pass a bill....Click here to learn more

Do You Know What the Declaration of Independence States?[back]
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume, among the Powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires...Click here to learn more

Do You Know about Elections?[back]
Types of Elections:
General Elections - an election to fill public offices.
Primary Elections - an election prior to the general election in which voters select ....Click here to learn more

Do You Know about the Federal Budget?[back]
Key Facts:
The Government spends most of your money on a few major programs. Typically:
Social Security ------- 23%
Defense........Click here to learn more

Do You Know the Requirements to become President?[back]
Qualifications:
Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States (can be born abroad of parents who are American citizens).
Must be 35 years of age.
Must be a resident of the United States for at least....Click here to learn more

Do You Know the History of the US Flag?[back]
The story of the Stars and Stripes is the story of the nation itself; the evolution of the US Flag is symbolic of the evolution of our free institutions and their development as part of the great nation they represent.
In the early days of the Republic...Click here to learn more

Do You Know the Evolution of the US Flag?[back]
Evolution from 13 Stars to 50 Stars...Click here to see photos and description of the change

 


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"Basin of Gold: Life in Boise Basin, 1862-1890" by Arthur A. Hart
"Idaho: An Illustrated History" published by The Idaho State Historical Society
“Idaho of Yesterday” by Thomas Donaldson
“It happened in Idaho” by Randy Stapilus
“History of Idaho: The Gem of the Mountains” by James H. Hawley