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  •  English    14     Public
    Nebraska Law
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  • How many branches are in the US and Nebraska government?
    3
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  • Name the three branches of government.
    legislative, executive, judicial
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  • What is a law?
    A rule everyone must follow.
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  • What are two phrases that describe the legislative branch?
    unicameral, makes the laws
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  • What are two phrases that describe the judicial branch?
    decides what laws mean, decides punishment for people, includes the Supreme Court
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  • What are two phrases that describe the executive branch?
    approves and carries out laws, includes the governor
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  • Who is the governor of Nebraska?
    Jim Pillen
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  • What power does the governor have?
    veto bills
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  • How does a judge get to the court?
    He/she is appointed.
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  • How many senators are in the Nebraska legislature?
    49
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  • How many years do Nebraska senators serve?
    4 year terms
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  • Senators are elected by....
    registered voters
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  • What are the three requirements to vote in Nebraska?
    1. live in Nebraska  2. at least 18 years old  3. citizen of the US
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  • Why is the Nebraska legislative branch unique?
    It is the only state with a unicameral house.
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