Nebraska Legislature facts for kids
The Nebraska Legislature is the main group of lawmakers for the U.S. state of Nebraska. They meet at the Nebraska State Capitol building in Lincoln.
This Legislature is quite special! It's the only state legislature in the United States that has just one house, meaning it's unicameral. It's also the smallest state legislature, with only 49 members.
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What is the Nebraska Legislature?
The Nebraska Legislature is the highest law-making group in the state. Its job is to create, change, and vote on laws for all the people of Nebraska. Think of them as the state's main decision-makers.
Where Do They Meet?
The lawmakers meet in the beautiful Nebraska State Capitol building. This tall building is located in the city of Lincoln, which is the capital of Nebraska. It's a very important place for the state's government.
One House, Not Two!
Most states in the U.S. have two houses in their legislature. This is called a "bicameral" system. It usually means there's a House of Representatives and a Senate.
But Nebraska is different! It has a "unicameral" legislature, which means it has only one house. This makes Nebraska unique among all the U.S. states.
Why Only One House?
Nebraska changed to a one-house system in 1937. The idea was to make lawmaking simpler and more efficient. Having one group instead of two can help them work faster and avoid disagreements between two different houses.
How Many Members?
The Nebraska Legislature has 49 members. Each member is called a "senator." Even though Nebraska has only one house, its members are still called senators, just like in the U.S. Senate.
Representing the People
Each of the 49 senators represents a different area, or "district," in Nebraska. They are elected by the people in their district to speak for them and make laws that help their communities.
