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Why is it that state judges usually serve longer terms (6-12) years than legislators or governors?

Who decides cases in state appeals courts?

Cases that occur when a person or group takes legal action against another person or group are known as\:

Who started the call for a unicameral in Nebraska?

Who is the main force that got the unicameral passed in Nebraska?

What helped the Unicameral in Nebraska to gain enough momentum to be voted into power?

Which of these state that if a state and national law contradict each other that the national law is the law to follow?

Powers not given to the federal government are_____.

The power to levy and collect taxes is an example of________________.

The power to pass license requirements for professionals is an example of___________.

The power to establish courts is an example of ____________________.

What don't General Trial Courts do?

Who signs a bill into law in the last step of the lawmaking process?

What happens during the Final Reading stage of the lawmaking process in Nebraska?

When senators vote to advance a bill from committee hearing, it goes directly to:

When senators vote to advance a bill from General File, it goes directly to:

When senators vote to advance a bill from Select File, it goes directly to:

When is the first time the full Legislature has the opportunity to hear, debate, and vote on a bill?

Every bill must have a _____________ while in committee.

When are most bills introduced?

When is research on future bills done?

Why did Norris want the Unicameral to be nonpartisan?

What is a unique feature of the Nebraska Unicameral?

Who started the call for a unicameral in Nebraska?

How many legislative districts are there in Nebraska?

What is 1 thing that George W. Norris said the Unicameral would have to ensure the system of checks and balances?

What is a political unit that has the authority to govern itself?

What are parts of the executive branch that carry out laws?

Why are local gov'ts often they are the ones that can most easily provide services?

Where do local governments, such as cities and counties, get their power from?

What process allows citizens to change laws that are already passed?

What process allows citizens to draft laws they would like to see adopted?

Who is the head of the executive branch at the state level?