Nebraska's Government

When did Nebraska become a state?

• Nebraska became the 37th state on March 1, 1867.

• Nebraska became the 37th state on April 1, 1867.

• Nebraska became the 37th state on May 1, 1867.

What is the type of government system Nebraska uses?

• Tricameral

• Bicameral

• Unicameral

What are the 3 branches of Nebraska's government?

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Presidential, Legislative, Judicial

• Executive, Senatative, Judicil

This branch makes the laws in Nebraska.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

What is unique about Nebraska's unicameral system?

• Nebraska was the last state in the U.S. to adopt a 1 house system.

• Nebraska is the only state in the U.S. to have this 1 house system.

• Nebraska is the only state in the U.S. to have a 3 house system.

A written idea for a law is called what as it goes through the steps to become a law in Nebraska?

• DRAFT

• DOCUMENT

• BILL

Nebraska has a "Citizen Legislature". What does this mean?

• Nebraska senators do NOT have another job.

• Nebraska senators live in towns.

• Nebraska senators have other jobs, like farmers, teachers, lawyers, etc.

What is the title of the person who is elected as the Executive of Nebraska?

• Governor

• Mayor

• President

Which is true about Nebraska State Senators?

• Senators must be at least 21, and are elected to represent all the people of Nebraska for a 4 year term.

• Senators must be at least 21, and are appointed by the Governor of Nebraska for a 4 year term.

• Senators must be at least 21, and are elected to represent only farmers of Nebraska for a 4 year term.

What does the Golden Sower represent at the top Nebraska's State Capitol?

• The Golden Sower shows a rancher bringing in cattle.

• The Golden Sower shows a manufacturer making a tractor.

• The Golden Sower shows a farmer sowing seeds for an agricultural way of life.