Nebraska state government

Nebraska state government is the governmental structure of Nebraska, a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. The primary purpose of Nebraska state government is to ensure that citizens are provided with basic services such as public safety, transportation infrastructure and education while ensuring fiscal responsibility over resources allocated for these purposes.

The Constitution of Nebraska serves as the basis for all laws within its jurisdiction and provides for three branches: executive, legislative and judicial branchs; each having separate powers which act independently from each other but must work together in order to effectively govern the state.

The Executive Branch consists of six elected constitutional officers who serve four-year terms including Governor Pete Ricketts (R), Lieutenant Governor Mike Foley (R), Secretary Of State Bob Evnen (R) Attorney General Doug Peterson( R ), Auditor Charlie Janssen (R) ,and Treasurer John Murante (D). These officials are responsible for administering their respective departments or offices and carry out specific functions related to those duties such as issuing licenses or collecting taxes respectively . Additionally they have certain shared responsibilities like appointing members to boards/commissions established by legislation passed by legislature or pardoning convicts convicted under statute law if necessary .

The Legislative Branch is composed bicameral body consisting of 49 members serving two years terms—the “unicameral” Legislature made up only one chamber instead—which works together to pass statutes into law during annual sessions held between January through mid April every year at State Capitol Building located in Lincoln city . During this period lawmakers also consider amendments proposed via referendum process initiated petition drives so general population can directly influence policies without waiting on legislators themselves bring topics before plenary session floor debates occur afterwards when it comes time vote either yea nay bills introduced since last session adjournment usually takes place around May 1st depending upon how often recesses taken throughout duration proceedings then new laws take effect July following passing date unless otherwise specified Statutes thus enacted provide both short long term policy direction regarding matters ranging taxation education health care social welfare etcetera

Lastly Judicial Branch has Supreme Court justices nine District Courts judges appointed governor confirmation Senate advice consent along various local County/City courts magistrates presiding disputes involving civil criminal cases handle appeals first instance lower tribunals decisions overturned find majority opinion contrary existing precedents set forth earlier rulings interpretations relevant stipulations constitutionality regulations whereas administrative agencies run day operations departmental portfolios answerable heads commissioners oversee persons employed them execute mandates handed down form higher ups make sure follow directions prescribed implementation strategies determine eligibility benefits programs affected people might try get approved likewise investigate complaints lodged against employees accused misusing authority committing malfeasance malpractice abuse power fraud negligence whatever else kinds wrongdoings alleged committed so justice served properly anytime wrongdoing found appropriate disciplinary action taken accordingly protect rights individuals organizations activities regulated fall purview particular agency’s oversight remit