With a new Congress officially taking office today, I thought it was only appropriate to have a legislative-oriented question. Of course, all fifty U.S. States have legislative branches. They all vary significantly in size, professionalism, rules and make-up, but at least 49 of them have one thing in common: each has an upper and a lower house. One state, however, has a unicameral and non-partisan legislature. So, from our Pocket Trivia: US History game: Which state has a non-partisan, unicameral legislature? Is it Oklahoma, Washington, Nebraska or Kansas? Answer after the jump:
If you went with Nebraska, congrats, you win the prize! There is no prize, but I've contacted our prize department.
Anyways, Nebraska only has one legislative body. Members typically refer to themselves as Senators. Members are elected with no party affiliation, although registered Republicans are usually elected. Interestingly, Nebraska DID originally have two legislative bodies - a House and a Senate - but the House was abolished in 1934 by a state initiative. All other states have two legislative bodies, and all other states have partisan elections to fill those bodies.
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