Contemporary Issues
North Carolina Government and Representatives
American Political Parties
City, and County Government
Non-law Enforcement Federal Agencies
100
Which federal department was created following the attacks on September 11th, 2001?
Department of Homeland Security
100
How many houses make up the North Carolina Legislative Branch?
2
100
What is the name of the political party of Abraham Lincoln?
Republican
100
Who is Darryl Moss?
Mayor of Creedmoor
100
Who is responsible for construction of new interstates and airports?
Department of Transportation
200
Where do many of today's immigrants to the United States come from?
Central/South America
200
How old must one be to run for governor in North Carolina?
At least 30
200
What is the name of the political party of John F. Kennedy?
Democratic
200
What is the term for adding new land to county or city territory?
Annexation
200
What does FCC stand for?
Federal Communication Commission
300
When is tax day in the United States?
April 15
300
How many Senators are in the North Carolina Senate?
50
300
Which political party is also known as the Grand Old Party?
The Republican Party
300
How does one get a position on the school board?
Elected
300
Which federal agency is responsible for executing government policy of forestry?
Department of Agriculture
400
To be considered unemployed, which to criteria must an individual meet?
No job currently. Looking for a job currently.
400
What position does Floyd B. McKissick Jr. hold?
State Senator
400
Which party favors a more Laissez-Faire Approach to economics?
Republican Party
400
For how long is a city manager in Creedmoor hired?
1 year
400
Which federal agency is responsible for distribution of food and nutrition to the people of America?
Department of Agriculture
500
What is the term given when someone is employed, but it is not a full-time job, and does not pay enough for them to support themselves?
Underemployment
500
What position does Larry Yarborough hold?
North Carolina House Representative
500
Who was Thomas Nast?
Political cartoonist who created the Republican and Democrat mascots
500
Whose job is it to oversee the Sheriff's Department and County Jail?
County Commission
500
Which Department is headed by Ernest Moniz?
Department of Energy
M
e
n
u