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What is a unicameral legislature

A unicameral legislature is a type of government that only has one house or chamber. The state of Nebraska is the only state that has a unicameral legislature.

What other position does the vice president also hold

president of the senate

Which state does not ask its people to vote on constitutional amendments

Constitutional amendments must be ratified by the votes of 3/4 of the State Legislatures. There is no requirement for a plebiscite, or vote of the people. Each State Legislature can, if it chooses, base its decision on a popular vote, but I'm not aware that any do.

After a bill is introduced in the state legislature where is it sent

Committee

At what age can a person run for the lower house in most states

21

How many years did the founding fathers originally want the president's term of office to be

Proposals during the Constitutional Convention ranged from 3 to 20 years, with some preferring 7 years. But eventually a midpoint term was chosen between Representatives (2 years) and Senators (6 years). And it was not until 1946 that the informal two-term limit was made mandatory.

Under the Articles of Confederation, the Congress elected a presiding officer (President of Congress) for each session, none for more than a year and no re-elections.

What general categories of powers does the President hold

implied and expressed

Under whose presidency was the state of Oklahoma admitted to the Union

Theodore Roosevelt

What kind of powers are being used if the President as Commander in Chief sends troops to another country

Expressed Powers......

o.O

Most accused defendants are tried in which court

State

What other office is also held by the lieutenant governor in many states

president of the state senate

What term is defined as the habit of rewarding political friends for election help

spoils system

Most of the population of Oklahoma is located in Oklahoma and Tulsa Counties

true

What is the opening statement of a document such as a constitution that declares the purpose of the state government

preamble

The lowest level of local government is the county

false.

Added: It is the local town or municipality.

In Oklahoma City each ward is represented by a member of the

city council

Judging by the size of the districts on the map which area of Oklahoma is the most densely populated

CENTRAL:)

Which Constitutional amendment extended to the states the restriction that a state cannot deny an individual his constitutional rights

Fourteenth Amendment

How many national congressional districts are in Oklahoma

7.

When On which coast were the original thirteen colonies that began the US located

Atlantic coast

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