Nebraska
George W. Norris/Places lived
Q. What was George Norris known for?
George William Norris (July 11, 1861 – September 2, 1944) was a politician from the state of Nebraska in the Midwestern United States. Norris was a leader of progressive and liberal causes in Congress. He is best known for his sponsorship of the Tennessee Valley Authority in 1933 during the Great Depression.
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- Q. What was George Norris known for?
- Q. Where was George Norris born?
- Q. Why is Nebraska the only unicameral state?
- Q. How did Norris argue that checks and balances would work on a single house legislature?
- Q. Which state is not bicameral?
- Q. Why is Nebraska not bicameral?
- Q. What checks and balances did Norris believe would be built into a unicameral system if it was used in Nebraska?
- Q. Which house is called as the upper house?
- Q. Who is the real head of the state?
- Q. How many states have Unicamerals?
Q. Where was George Norris born?
York Township, Ohio, United States
George W. Norris/Place of birth
Q. Why is Nebraska the only unicameral state?
George Norris believed that a unicameral legislature would cost less to the taxpayers of Nebraska and would work more efficiently than a two-house legislature.
Q. How did Norris argue that checks and balances would work on a single house legislature?
Norris argued there would be checks and balances without a second house. The Supreme Court and the governor would rule on or veto measures deemed improper, he said. In a one-house legislature, Norris said, no actions could be concealed as was commonly done in the conference committee of bicameral legislatures.
Q. Which state is not bicameral?
Odisha does not have a Bicameral legislature. It has a unicameral legislature.
Q. Why is Nebraska not bicameral?
Norris the state of Nebraska made an historical change. Norris argued that a unicameral legislature would use a more fair and efficient system of lawmaking than the bicameral legislature currently in existence. The citizens of Nebraska agreed with Norris and voted to change the structure of the Legislature in 1934.
Q. What checks and balances did Norris believe would be built into a unicameral system if it was used in Nebraska?
Norris argued there would be checks and balances without a second house. The Supreme Court and the governor would rule on or veto measures deemed improper, he said.
Q. Which house is called as the upper house?
It is also common that the upper house consists of delegates chosen by state governments or local officials. Members of the Rajya Sabha in India are nominated by various states and union territories, while 12 of them are nominated by the President of India.
Q. Who is the real head of the state?
Though the President is called the head of the Indian State but he is the nominal executive authority. Hence the head of the State in India is President. This is the correct answer. Option B: The Prime Minister is the real executive authority.
Q. How many states have Unicamerals?
24 states
Out of 28 Indian States, there are 24 states which have a unicameral structure.
