Most measures that are passed in this manner are noncontroversial and are often bipartisan. Nelson, a Democrat, had a reputation as a careful and noncontroversial jurist. These are usually noncontroversial and cost-effective. It did indeed turn out to be a short and noncontroversial document. College students did not exhibit any order effects for a noncontroversial topic. The Post Office issued a series of noncontroversial commemorative stamps to mark the centennial. Although a noncontroversial format, it lasted only a short time in syndication.