How a Bill Becomes a Law in Nebraska

How many branches of government does Nebraska have?

• one

• four

• three

• none

What are the members of Nebraska's legislature called?

• congressmen

• lobbyists

• senators

• governors

What is a judge's job in the judicial branch?

• to give people tickets

• to settle disputes

• to teach traffic school

• to create their own laws

What does the word unicameral mean?

• one election

• one room or one house

• one senator

• one vote

What is a bill?

• a draft of a law

• a brand new law

• a list of senators

• a list of voters

What year did Nebraska decide to use the unicameral legislature?

• 1903

• 1930

• 1933

• 1935

Who are bill drafters?

• money printers

• a lawyer

• construction workers

• the legislature

Why is there a process of introducing a bill?

• to be sure it is clear and accomplishes its purpose

• so everyone gets to know the name of the bill

• because Senators need to know who the author is

• everyone want to share their ideas

What does a fiscal note have to deal with?

• time

• workers

• money

• effort

How many permanent committees are in the legislature?

• 12

• 14

• 10

• 20