Gerrymandering can cause what?
One party to dominate elections
Total number of people in the House of Rep
Total number of people in the Senate
100
Who is the representative from district # 1?
Jeff Fortenberry
Proximity to government makes it easier to participate at what level of government?
Local
Why does gerrymandering happen?
To give one party a distinct advantage at election time
You must be at least how old?
25 years
You must be at least how old?
30 years
Who is Nebraska's female Senator?
Deb Fisher
Why is local government easier to participate in?
Because of proximity
Which office position has the most frequent elections?
U.S. House of Representatives
There term last for how long?
2 years
There term lasts for how long?
6 years
Who is the representative from district # 2?
Don Bacon
Which political office works more closely to the people from their state?
House of Representatives
What needs to be even in congressional districts after redistricting?
population
Who presides over the House?
The Speaker of the House
Who presides over the Senate?
The Vice President and President Pro Tempore
Who is Nebraska's male Senator?
Ben Sasse
What is one strength of the Nebraska unicameral system?
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A Republican has won the same seat in the House for 14 years. What might explain this?
Gerrymandering
They must have been a citizen for how many years?
7 years
They must have been a citizen for how many years?
9 years
Who is the representative from district # 3?
Adrian Smith
What is one weakness of the Nebraska unicameral system?
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