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How Unicameral vs Bicameral Structure Alters Policy Gridlock Duration

Quick fact

Unicameral legislatures, like Nebraska's, typically pass laws faster and move on from gridlock sooner than bicameral legislatures of comparable size because there are fewer veto points where a bill can be blocked.

Why this is interesting

Imagine a law that must be approved by two different committees before reaching the floor—versus just one. Does that extra committee guarantee a better law, or just a longer wait?