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Jerseyrules
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« on: February 04, 2012, 08:25:36 PM »
Would it be allowed for a governor to create a tripartite legislature; state house, state senate, and a third house of 10 or so people all appointed by the governor?  Maybe this would also take away veto power?  Just wondering.
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« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2012, 08:31:45 PM »
If it were part of the State Constitution, yes. There's no reason to think that it would be a good idea, though.
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« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2012, 08:57:12 PM »
Legally yes. The question is what'd be the purpose?
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« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2012, 03:13:27 PM »
Governors can't unilaterally change state constitutions, in any state, last time I checked.

Could a state do so? Yes, if it were fricking retarded.
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« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2012, 01:07:34 AM »
Nebraska has a unicameral legislature.  The US Constitution only provides for "a republican form of government," and a tricameral assembly probably would be.

It is used today in some labor unions and churches:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tricameralism
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