Nebraska Government-----------Nebraska Government, Exams of Advanced Education

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Nebraska Government-----------Nebraska Government
On this date, Nebraska became a state. - ANSWERMarch 1st 1867
The large body of water underneath Nebraska is known as: - ANSWEROgallala
High Plains Aquafer
Lincoln has what form of local government? - ANSWERMayor/Council Plan
True or False: The Nebraska sandhill region is shrinking at an alarming rate
each year: - ANSWERFalse
True or False: Nebraska has always had a unicameral: - ANSWERFalse
Is Nebraska the only state that has a unicameral? - ANSWERYes
How many counties are in Nebraska? - ANSWER93
Name of the body that makes laws for Nebraska: - ANSWERNebraska
Unicameral Legislature
Nonpartisan means: - ANSWERParty affiliation is not on the ballot. Leadership
positions in the unicameral are not based on political party
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On this date, Nebraska became a state. - ANSWERMarch 1st 1867 The large body of water underneath Nebraska is known as: - ANSWEROgallala High Plains Aquafer Lincoln has what form of local government? - ANSWERMayor/Council Plan True or False: The Nebraska sandhill region is shrinking at an alarming rate each year: - ANSWERFalse True or False: Nebraska has always had a unicameral: - ANSWERFalse Is Nebraska the only state that has a unicameral? - ANSWERYes How many counties are in Nebraska? - ANSWER 93 Name of the body that makes laws for Nebraska: - ANSWERNebraska Unicameral Legislature Nonpartisan means: - ANSWERParty affiliation is not on the ballot. Leadership positions in the unicameral are not based on political party

What Act in 1862 brought many Nebraskans to the state? - ANSWERHomestead Act This group interprets the laws in Nebraska - ANSWERNebraska State Supreme Court The state motto is: - ANSWER"Equality Before The Law" "Nebraska" comes from an Otto Indian word meaning: - ANSWER" Flat Water" Nebraska was once described as the "Great American_________ - ANSWERDesert The state flower of Nebraska - ANSWERGolden Rod The state tree of Nebraska - ANSWERCotton Wood Nebraska's only two African-American state senators: - ANSWERErnie Chambers Name of the main river flowing east to west in Nebraska. - ANSWERPlatte River Head of the executive branch in Nebraska - ANSWERGovernor Dave Heinemann/(Pete Ricketts)

What role does the governor play in the bill making process? - ANSWERSign/Veto/Not sign a bill Homestead Act 1862 - ANSWERHelped Settle Nebraska Days that the unicameral meets in an EVEN year - ANSWER60 days Days that the unicameral meets in an ODD year - ANSWER90 days Role the public plays in the bill process - ANSWERPublic hearings First round of debate in the unicameral. - ANSWERGeneral File Second round of debate in the unicameral. - ANSWERSelect File Colors of Nebraska State Flag - ANSWERBlue and Gold Famous President/V.P. born in Nebraska - ANSWERGerald Ford The 3 branches of Nebraska state government - ANSWERLegislative Judicial Executive Unicameral's strongest supporter - ANSWERGeorge Norris

What does it mean to be sovereign? - ANSWER1. Supreme authority over something

  1. Right to self-government 3 purpose's of political parties in Nebraska - ANSWER1. Unite people of same beliefs
  2. Provides information on candidates, campaigns, help raise $
  3. Easier to pinpoint who is responsible. Positives of having a Unicameral legislature - ANSWEREasy to follow bills, or to communicate with State Senator. System is more efficient. (quicker) 3 ways you can get involved in State Government - ANSWER1. Suscribe to unicameral update magazine
  4. Read about bills that are being considered 3.contact your state senator about bills you agree or disagree with (email them) Act that created Nebraska territory - ANSWERKansas-Nebraska Act This # is a simple majority in the Unicameral - ANSWER 25 Tribal Councils - ANSWERGovern on Nebraska's Indian Reservations