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Famous Nebraskans
State Level
Federal Level
City Level
Misc.
100
What is was Gerald Ford famous for
He was the president.
100
Where is the Nebraska Legislature located?
Lincoln
100
The branch of the government that carries out laws is___________.
Legislative Branch
100
Who leads the city executive branch?
Mayor
100
What is a term?
a length of time a representative stays in office
200
This woman was famous for her writing "O Pioneers" and "My Antonia"
Willa Cather
200
How many years does a Nebraska State Senator serve?
4
200
The Judicial branch does what?
Decides punishment and interprets the laws.
200
What are laws made by county governments?
Ordinances
200
to refuse a bill, is to ________
veto
300
This Ponca Chief fought for Native American Civil rights?
Standing Bear
300
Who elects the governor into office?
registered voters
300
Who makes the laws?
Legislative Branch
300
Name something that the county government does to help serve the people?
Police station, fire station, parks, pools
300
What is an amendment to a law?
A change to the law
400
Where was Malcom X born?
Omaha
400
What is special about the Nebraska Unicameral?
One house
400
Who is the Commander and Chief of the military?
President
400
What county to do we live in?
What is Douglas
400
A bill turns into a _______
What is a law
500
This woman is best remembered for her social work?
Grace Abbott
500
Money from Nebraska's taxes, licenses and fines called?
Revenues
500
What are the names of the two houses of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
500
What is our county seat?
What is Omaha
500
How does the government get money?
What is taxes